Okra lovers…

I know not everyone likes okra, it’s a texture thing I’m sure! But if you do, this recipe will certainly thrill you! You can easily serve it with just about anything, shrimp, pork tenderloin and of course chicken!

Indian-style Okra and Tomatillos
6 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
(we skip this and use the spray for any kind of sautéing, which of course also will lower the calories)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed, quartered
3/4  pound okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 Plum tomatoes, chopped
1 Jalapeno, seeded, minced
1 Teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4-cup water
1/2-teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and turmeric.  Cook, stirring, 3 minutes.  Add tomatillos and okra; cook over medium-high heat, stirring until browned and vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minute.  Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, ginger and water; season with salt.  Simmer over low heat until okra is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.  Add cilantro.

Nutrition information
Per serving: 92 calories, 49% of calories from 5, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 11 g carbs, 2 g protein, 201 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
Okra is low in calories and is a good source of many nutrients including vitamin B6 and C, fiber, calcium, and folic acid.