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Stir-Fried Okra Recipe

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Stir-Fried Okra Recipe
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh okra, washed, trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and sliced into 8 thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, white and green
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon leaf thyme, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

Prepare all vegetables as indicated and have ready for cooking. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil and butter in a wok or large skillet. Add vegetables and seasoning mixture all at once. Toss and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Serves 4. More Okra
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 5 out of 5
, Member swim2406

I found it better if I diced the tomatoes and added some sweet basil. The okra soaks up a lot of flavor, so a short cooking time is good.

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