Calico Okra
Brighten up your table with Calico Okra, a vibrant medley of fresh okra, colorful bell peppers, and sweet cherry tomatoes brought to life with warm spices like cumin and paprika. This skillet-cooked dish combines tender-crisp vegetables with fragrant garlic and a zesty drizzle of lemon juice, making it a healthy and flavorful option for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With only 15 minutes of prep time, Calico Okra strikes the perfect balance between ease and elegance, offering both versatility—as a standout side dish or a satisfying vegan main served with rice or bread—and a delightful burst of color and flavor on your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh okra
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly and trim the stems, but do not cut them too close to avoid sliminess.
Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips, and chop the red onion into small wedges.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir in the bell peppers and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the okra to the skillet and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and mix to evenly coat the vegetables.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the okra to cook through.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top.
Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice for a bright, fresh kick.
Serve warm as a side dish or with rice or crusty bread as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
