Okra and Greens

Name: Okra and Greens
Yield: 5

80 Ratings

Makes: 5 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Spicy and flavorful, this is an amazing side dish that doubles easily. Double up and enjoy it with a crowd during the summer months when okra is in season.

Ingredients

1 onion (small, finely chopped)
2 tablespoons corn oil
6 cups greens (1 pound, shredded)
16 okra
4 chili peppers (finely chopped and crushed)
1 lemon (juiced)
1/4 cup water

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large heavy pan sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
Add remaining ingredients and about ¼ cup of water. Simmer over low heat, covered, until greens are tender.
Squeeze on lemon juice before serving.

Notes

You can substitute about 2 cups of cut/frozen okra in place of whole okra.

Learn more about:

Source:

Ohio Commission on Minority Health.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (203g)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	98
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	31 mg
Carbohydrates	11 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	4 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	82 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	510 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	98
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	3 g
Linoleic Acid	3 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	11 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	4 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Minerals
Calcium	82 mg
Potassium	510 mg
Sodium	31 mg
Copper	160 mcg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	54 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Selenium	1 mcg
Zinc	1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	273 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Vitamin C	92 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	2 mg
Vitamin K	181 mcg
Folate	127 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	1 mg
Choline	21 mg