Okra and Greens
Spicy and flavorful, this is an amazing side dish that doubles easily. Double up and enjoy it with a crowd during the summer months when okra is in season.
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Okra and Greens
Spicy and flavorful, this is an amazing side dish that doubles easily. Double up and enjoy it with a crowd during the summer months when okra is in season.
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons corn oil
- 6 cups greens
- 16 okra pods
- 4 chili peppers
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 cup water
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
In a large heavy pan sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
3
Add remaining ingredients and about 1/4 cup of water. Simmer over low heat, covered, until greens are tender.
4
Squeeze on lemon juice before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (203g)
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 91 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 3 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 139 mg |
| Potassium | 285 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Copper | 90 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 128 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 51 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 203 mcg |
| Folate | 87 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 18 mg |
Source:
- Ohio Commission on Minority Health