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Close up of a large skillet with a sautéed mixture of okra, corn and tomatoes with fresh herbs on top.
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Quick Okra, Corn and Tomato Saute

This quick okra, corn and tomato sauté makes the most of fresh summer produce and is ready in under 20 minutes for a delicious veggie side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, diced small
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound okra, ends trimmed and cut in ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup corn (see notes below)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley (whatever ya got), roughly chopped
  • Optional: hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until slightly tender. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
  • Add okra and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add tomatoes and season again with more salt and pepper. I’m all about layering the seasonings. Cook another minute then turn off heat.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings (add more salt, pepper and/or optional hot sauce as needed). Sprinkle with basil or parsley and serve hot.

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Notes

Okra: Make sure you cut your okra in even ½-inch slices so it all cooks through quickly and evenly.
Corn: You can use the corn kernels from about 2 large ears of corn, or you can sub frozen corn. You could also use canned corn if you'd like, just be sure to drain it well.
Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes are my go-to because they are reliably available and delicious year-round. However, you can definitely substitute some fresh summer tomatoes for this dish.
Herbs: Some fresh sliced basil or fresh chopped parsley really brings this dish together and adds some freshness when serving. Use whichever one you have or prefer. (Or use a combination of both!)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 189mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
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