#okrafryup

Okra Corn Fry Up

If you’re new to okra and a little curious, think about this...fresh okra has the best flavor but If you can’t find it fresh at your local  grocer’s, try it frozen - who knew it was available that way.  It’s  great in tomato based dishes such as jambalaya or gumbo.  Try this fry up and see what you think.  Pssst…it’s part of a healthy eating plan.

olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, seeded, sliced thin

1 t. garlic powder

1 - 12 oz. bag corn, frozen, defrosted in colander, hot water run over it

1 - 12 oz. bag okra, frozen, defrosted in colander, hot water run over it

2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

dash salt/pepper/Smokey Spanish paprika   to taste

In a large fry pan, saute onion and green pepper until  just tender.  Add garlic powder, corn, okra, tomatoes, and dash  salt/pepper/paprika.  Heat through and serve.  Just as easy as that.

When I’m not venturing forth with new diabetic friendly ingredients, I’m sewing sugar skulls half aprons for my online shop - www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads and www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .  

Or, I’m pairing colors and textures of recycled yarns to crochet into granny square scarves for my online shop -  www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .  

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell figure flattering stretch leggings.  

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she designs and knits warm colorful scarves from recycled yarn.

Okra Fry Up

If you’ve thought about trying okra but didn’t know where to start, consider a simple fry up with other friendly known vegetables like onions and zucchini.  Just trim off the ends, slice into half inch pieces and throw into the fry pan at the end for a quick sizzle.  There you have it...a healthy meal in no time with little prep work on your part.  Now isn’t that a nice way to make dinner happen...

oil

1 lg. onion, diced

1 c. yellow squash, trimmed, diced

1 c. okra, trimmed, sliced

dash salt/pepper

1 t. garlic, minced

In a large fry pan, add oil and onion.  As the onion is beginning to caramelize, add zucchini and okra seasoning with the salt, pepper, and garlic.  Fry hot and quickly to serve over cook brown rice.  Add in some fresh chopped tomatoes if the mood strikes you.  I found the fresh okra at my local Asian grocers but it also resides on the frozen shelves at my local big box grocers as a back up plan.

When I’m not thinking up ways to serve a healthy meal to the family yet squeeze in enough time for everything else, I’m sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shops - www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads or www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m knitting warm winter hats from upcycled yarn for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun and frolic.  

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen where she knits upcycled yarns into striped warm winter throws and afghans.