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Carolina-Style Sauté Okra with Bacon

A crispy, comforting southern delight - okra sautéed with smoky bacon, caramelized onions and a splash of apple cider vinegar for an extra hint of tang. This classic dish has a beautiful balance of flavors and textures that highlight the freshness of the okra.
5
35 min
TOTAL TIME
169
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
Carolina-Style Sauté Okra with Bacon
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
3 SERVINGS
Bacon Bits
1/2 cup bacon bits
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Okra
1 lb okra
tops sliced off and cut into 1-inch pieces
Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp sea salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Yellow Onion
1 whole yellow onion
finely diced
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Thoroughly wash the okra, remove the tops, and cut them into 1-inch slices.
2
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the store-bought bacon bits over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until they start to release their natural oils.
3
Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, stir so they immerse into the bacon's oil then cook for about 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft.
4
Add the sliced okra to the skillet. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir everything together ensuring the okra is coated in the seasonings.
5
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the okra is slightly crispy and fully cooked.
6
Drizzle the apple cider vinegar into the skillet and stir for another minute. This will reheat the bacon bits and allow all the flavors to meld together.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
8
Serve the okra warm as a side dish or as a main with a side portion of rice or cornbread.
Health Info
Macros
23g
CARBS
5g
FAT
9g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
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