Microwave Okra, Pepper, and Tomato Delight!
This easy, tasty, and unique recipe will surprise everyone with how delicious okra can be when cooked in the microwave. Many people think it’ll be a slimy mess, but it’s quite the contrary. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this delightful dish with fresh ingredients from your garden and market.
Ingredients:
– Fresh okra (about 2 pounds), cut into ½ inch pieces
– Tomatoes 1pound , chopped
– Peppers 2-3 (I use serrano), finely chopped
– Onion (1 large yellow), chopped
– Olive oil (or any vegetable oil of your choice) about half a tablespoon
– Salt, to taste
– Red pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
– Pick young, soft okra from your garden. Homegrown okra is ideal as it is tender and cooks well, unlike the often tough store-bought variety.
– Chop the okra into ½ inch thick pieces.
– Chop the tomatoes and peppers into bite-sized pieces. Adjust the quantity based on your taste preferences.
– Chop the onion.
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Mix the Ingredients:
– Combine the chopped okra, tomatoes, peppers, and onion in a microwave-safe bowl.
– Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the mixture. You can skip the oil if you prefer; the dish will still turn out great.
– Add salt and red pepper to taste.
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Microwave Cooking:
– Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high heat.
– For about 2 pounds of okra, the cooking time is approximately 30-45 minutes, but this can vary depending on your microwave and the toughness and size of the okra.
– Halfway through the cooking time, take the bowl out and give it one thorough stir. Avoid stirring too much to prevent the okra from becoming slimy and mushy.
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Serve and Enjoy:
– Once done, take the bowl out of the microwave. Your delicious microwave okra, pepper, and tomato delight is ready to be served.
Enjoy this fresh, healthy, and surprisingly tasty dish with your family and friends!
