Okra, Corn and Tomatoes

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

Okra and onions are fried with bacon, then simmered with tomato and corn in this delicious side dish that is especially good served alongside cornbread. This recipe is a longtime family favorite.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Okra, Corn and Tomatoes

Ingredients

2 slices bacon

chopped

1 medium onion

chopped

1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

drained

1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn

1 tablespoon file powder

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir to release some of the juices then add the onion and okra. Fry until tender and browned stirring constantly. Be careful as this tends to brown quickly.

Step 2

Pour in the tomatoes and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Mix in the corn and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with file powder salt and pepper and serve.

Nutritional Information

Okra, Corn and Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 167.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 27.8g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 7.1g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 6.3mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 913.3IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 17.9mg 30%

Folate: 107.1mcg 27%

Calcium: 69.1mg 7%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 40.5mg 15%

Potassium: 432.4mg 12%

Sodium: 189.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 5.9mg 594%

Calories From Fat: 47.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.