Hearty Creole Okra and Tomatoes
A great Southern okra dish that allegedly comes from the heart of Acadiana. This vegetable dish is heavy enough to serve as a main dish and makes one pine for the fiddles and chicory coffee.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Cook and stir celery and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes.
Step: 2
Stir in okra, tomatoes, andouille sausage, and Creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until the okra has lost all of its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and more Creole seasoning if necessary. Cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 180 calories; protein 6.2g; carbohydrates 19.1g; fat 10.4g; cholesterol 16.1mg; sodium 435.7mg.
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