Name: Southern Okra Succotash
Yield: 8 (1/2-cup) servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh or frozen cut okra; 1 cup corn; 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (10-ounce); 1 can white navy beans (rinsed and drained, 15-ounce); Salt and pepper to taste

Southern Okra Succotash

This is the best succotash recipe ever and makes a quick veggie side.

Servings 8 (1/2-cup) servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh or frozen cut okra
1 cup corn
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 10-ounce
1 can white navy beans rinsed and drained, 15-ounce
salt and pepper to taste

Servings 8 (1/2-cup) servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh or frozen cut okra
1 cup corn
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 10-ounce
1 can white navy beans rinsed and drained, 15-ounce
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and stir-fry okra several minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes or until okra is tender and stir occasionally. Season to taste.

Nutritional Info

Calories 118, Calories from fat 16%, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 367 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 6 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Terrific Tip: Here’s another easy okra recipe. Microwave whole okra in shallow dish with 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar. Next, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and cook, covered, 4–5 minutes or until tender.