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Corn Okra Creole

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🌽 Vibrant summer side dish that combines sweet corn and tender okra in a zesty Creole sauce
🍽️ Classic Southern flavors come together in this healthy, colorful vegetable medley perfect for any meal

  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

– 1 tablespoon butter

– 1 diced green bell pepper

– 1/2 medium diced sweet onion

– 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra

– 2 cups fresh or frozen corn

– 1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)

– 1 tablespoon tomato paste

– 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

– 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1-Getting started with Corn Okra Creole is simple and rewarding. First, gather and prepare all ingredients by washing and slicing the okra, dicing the bell pepper and onion, and measuring out the corn and spices. This step helps streamline the cooking process and keeps things organized.

2-Next, heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Then add the bell pepper and onion, cooking for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in the okra and corn, letting them cook for 8 minutes while stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.

3-After that, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Creole seasoning, thyme, and hot pepper sauce, then let the mixture simmer for around 3 minutes. Finally, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and serve hot for a fresh taste. This method ensures the dish comes together in just 14 minutes total, making it ideal for busy evenings.

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Notes

🌢️ Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot pepper sauce and Creole seasoning to your preference
❄️ This dish can be made year-round using frozen okra and corn without sacrificing flavor
⏰ Cooking okra longer helps reduce its natural sliminess, so don’t rush the 8-minute cooking time

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing
  • Cuisine: Southern/Creole
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 8