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Pan Fried Okra and Tomatoes For One

This single serving pan fried okra and tomatoes is a small batch Southern skillet recipe made with fresh okra, tomatoes, bacon, and onions, ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose
Keyword: fried okra, okra, okra and tomatoes, pan fried okra, pan fried okra and tomatoes, tomatoes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 slice bacon -cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • ½ pound whole okra -ends and tops trimmed, then cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 small Roma tomatoes -chopped (4-ounces) or use 8 grape tomatoes sliced in half.
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon drippings, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  • Add the sliced okra and salt to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned.
  • Stir in the cooked bacon, onions, and chopped tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, until the tomatoes soften slightly. Serve warm.

Notes

    • Pat the Okra Dry: Moisture increases slime. Dry the okra well before slicing and cooking.
    • Cook in a Single Layer: Spread the okra out in the skillet so it browns instead of steams.
    • Don’t Stir Too Often: Let the okra cook undisturbed for a few minutes so it develops golden, crispy edges.
    • Use Medium to Medium-High Heat: Heat the oil before adding the okra. Proper heat helps reduce stickiness and improves browning.
    • Add Tomatoes at the End: Adding tomatoes too early releases moisture and can make the okra soft.
     
    How Much Is 1/2-pound Of Whole Okra?
    Depending on the size of the okra, 1/2-pound is about 12-15 okra pods.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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