Spicy Okra Recipe

Spicy Okra Recipe

  • 2 (10-oz) packages frozen cut okra
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 fresh habanero chile, pierced 3 times with a fork
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  1. Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile and boil, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and discard chile.