Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 147
  • Fat:
  • 8 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 19 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 20 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g


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Corn Okra Creole

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This dish is representative of my area of the country, and particularly the Texas-Louisiana border. The okra, corn and Creole seasonings are all popular here.

SERVINGS: 4-6

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn or 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh sliced okra or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen okra
  • 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4-6 servings.


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