Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

This Stewed Okra and Tomatoes (Fresh or Frozen) is the best Southern recipe for stewed vegetables with bacon seasoned with Creole Seasoning. This dish is quick to make using canned tomatoes.

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If you are familiar with Southern recipes, you are probably well acquainted with okra. If you aren’t, then maybe you have enjoyed in my Instant Pot Gumbo?

I’m usually so disappointed when I hear people say they will only eat their okra fried. There are so many amazing ways to enjoy it, including stewed and within soups and stews. You may also enjoy our Smothered Okra and Roasted Okra recipes.

How to Cook Okra and Tomatoes

1. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook for a few minutes until the bacon is crisp.
2. Remove the bacon from the pan drain excess. I usually reserve a teaspoon of grease in the pan.
3. Add onions to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
4. Add the okra, tomatoes, Creole Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
6. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
7. Top with the cooked bacon.

Fresh or Frozen Okra

You can use either in this recipe with no change to the cook time.

I live in the Midwest. It is really hard to find fresh okra here. I usually use frozen okra when I make this dish.

How to Cook Okra Without the Slime

I will start by saying I like the slime from okra! I’ve never minded it one bit. Okra has a substance inside it called mucilage which acts as a natural thickener. This is why okra works wonderfully in gumbo and other stews.

To remove the slime you can soak the cut okra in vinegar for 30 minutes prior to cooking it. You can also read this post on How to Cook Okra So It’s Not Slimy.

How Many Carbs?

Each serving of this recipe has 7 net carbs.

What Goes Well With This Dish?

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Smothered Chicken
Classic Butter Beans Recipe
Southern Coleslaw Recipe
Easy Spaghetti Salad
Southern Green Beans
Homemade Creamed Corn

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Instant Pot Cabbage
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Instant Pot Southern Green Beans
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Southern Mustard Greens
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Southern Potato Salad
Southern Macaroni Salad

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