Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons 30 ml olive oil (*or sauté in water)
  • 1/2 medium onion (minced)
  • 1/2 medium green pepper (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 cups 710 ml vegetable broth (or water with 2 veggie bouillon cubes)
  • 1 16 oz [454 g] bag frozen sliced okra (or equivalent weight of fresh okra)
  • 2 cups 11 oz [328 g] fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 28 oz [794 g] can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted or plain)
  • 11/2 teaspoons 7 g smoked paprika (or plain paprika plus a few drops of liquid smoke)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • STOVE-TOP METHOD Heat oil over medium heat and add the onion once it’s hot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green pepper and garlic, then sauté 3 minutes more. Stir in the broth, okra, corn, tomatoes and all spices except for the salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes over medium heat until the corn and okra are tender. Before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • SLOW COOKER METHOD Heat oil over medium heat in a sauté pan and add the onion once it’s hot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sautéed onions and everything else except the salt and black pepper to your 4-quart (4-L) slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 10 hours. Before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.