Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Okra

Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Okra combines only 4 ingredients to create a flavorful Cajun side dish.

Growing up in New Orleans, I remember my grandma (and Courtney’s great-grandma) picking her Okra and ripe tomatoes from her backyard kitchen garden.

She would combine these two ingredients into a delicious smothered dish that she would add to her Gumbo recipe. We have carried that on, and these two ingredients still make a quick, flavorful side dish the whole family loves.

Why We Love Okra and Tomatoes

Okra and tomatoes are a classic Southern pairing for good reason. The okra turns tender and takes on a savory bite, while the fire-roasted tomatoes bring a smoky sweetness that ties the whole dish together. It comes together in one skillet with just four ingredients, which is exactly why it has stayed in our rotation all these years. It is the kind of simple, garden-inspired side that tastes like home.

Ingredients You Will Need

Our quick and easy recipe requires 4 basic ingredients.

1. Fire-roasted Tomatoes
2. Sliced Okra
3. Avocado Oil
4. Salt

How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Okra

First, pour 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil into your skillet.

Next, add your Okra to the skillet. On medium heat, stir your frozen or fresh Okra until cooked thoroughly, stirring often for about 15 minutes.  

When the Okra begins to turn bright green, add your can of fire–roasted tomatoes. Continue to cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.  

Finally, remove from heat and serve hot. Add salt to taste.

This dish pairs perfectly with our Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or Red Beans and Rice.

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