Stewed Okra & Tomatoes with Chicken Sausage

by Dude that Cookz

In honour of Black History Month, we are highlighting an ingredient, high in iron, with a tangible connection to African heritage. Okra is the special ingredient and the recipe of the month is Stewed Okra with Roasted Chicken Sausage from Dude that Cookz.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: 8

Ingredients

• 26 oz. Roasted Chicken Sausage

• 1 cup Sweet Corn

• 24 oz. Cut Okra

• 1 tbsp. Butter

• 3 tsp. Minced Garlic

• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

• 28 oz. Fire-Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (paid link)

• 8 oz. Tomato Sauce

• 8 oz. Lima Beans

• 1 tbsp. Creole Seasoning

• 2 tsp. Black Pepper

• 2 tsp. Oregano

• 1 tsp. Paprika

• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder

• 1 tbsp. Basil Leaf Flakes

• 1 tsp. Red Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the chicken sausage. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set to the side.

2. Remove the kernels from the corn and set to the side (if using fresh ears of corn).

3. Ensure the pan is set to medium heat. Add butter and minced garlic, frequently stirring for 1 minute.

4. Add okra to the pan and season with sea salt. Cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes to help eliminate some excess slime.

5. Add chicken sausage, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, lima beans, and all seasonings to the pan. Cook covered for 15 minutes.

6. Serve alone or with rice.

Notes

• You can use frozen corn and lima beans for this recipe.

• You can use whole un-cut okra as well. You can add it to the recipe whole or cut it into smaller pieces.