Going Green (Part 2)
This is okra.
It’s got a reputation for being slimy.
You’ve seen it fried, or hanging out in gumbos and soups.
If you ask me, it’s been getting a bad rap.
There’s another side to this veggie.
But most people won’t give it the time of day.
If only they’d slice it into quarter-inch pieces and sautee on high heat in a skillet, they’d see the slime disappears. Yielding firm and flavorful bits of fiber. I tossed almonds, bacon and onions in the pan too. =)
Ingredients
Okra
Bacon (optional)
Sliced Almonds
Salt, Pepper, Garlic
Red Pepper Flakes
*If you’re adding bacon, make it in advance and set aside.
1. Cut the okra into quarter-inch pieces. Toss in a skillet on high heat with just a tablespoon of olive oil or butter.
2. You’ll see the slim come out then eventually it begins to disappear. Toss in the onions and crumble in the bacon. Stir fry a little longer until the okra are tender and their color gets rich and deeply green.
3 Comments
Tam
I’m an okra lover already, so no convincing needed here. This side dish looks delicious. I’m gonna give it a shot, but I plan to leave out the almonds. Does it add a crunch or different flavor?
LifeinDishes
Yes, the almonds do add a crunch. The bacon does too, but the okra is actually good all by itself. I just like doing more 😉
Lovey
This looks tasty!