Okra Creole

Serves 4

Okra Creole

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 3/4 lb (340 g) okra, washed, trimmed and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomato, halved
• 1 cup (250 mL) corn kernels
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
2. Increase heat to high; add oil. Add okra, onion, pepper, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes or until veggies are crisp.
3. Add tomato and corn; sauté for an additional 2 minutes or until veggies are tender crisp. Season with salt. Stir in parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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