Name: Sautéed Okra
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 oz Fresh Okra; 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; To Taste Salt

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When it comes to easy weeknight sides, few dishes rival the earthy flavor and crunch of sautéed okra. This side takes about 5-10 minutes to prepare from beginning to end – depending on how much you are cooking. I can’t think of an easier last minute side to throw together!

You can find more of my easy side dishes here that are perfect for quick weeknight dinners!

Ingredients

The ingredients list for this sauteed okra recipe could not be any shorter! These kinds of recipes have a special place in my heart and are made on repeat in our household. You will only need 3 ingredients:

Fresh Okra – I usually use a 16 oz container to feed 5 people.
Olive Oil – About 4 tbsp
Salt – to taste

How to make sautéed okra

Wash and dry the fresh okra. Then, slice the tops of each piece of okra off and cut the okra into half inch thick pieces and set aside.
Wile you are cutting the okra, start heating a pan on a cooktop. You want the pan to be hot before you add oil for sautéed okra
Once it is hot, add the olive oil and let it get hot, then turn the heat down to medium/high to avoid burning the oil. Olive oil has a smoke point of 375-470 depending on what kind you are using. You can find out more about the smoke point of olive oil here. I have found that medium heat is usually hot enough to sauté the okra without burning the oil.
Add the okra to the pan and let it cook in the oil for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. You will know it is done when the okra has slightly softened and browned. Be careful not to overcook it or it will become mushy and lose it’s crunch.
Add salt to taste.
Serve the sauteed okra immediately and enjoy!

Suggested Pairings

Add A Protein to the Sauteed Okra

Baked Chicken
Baked Salmon
Rotisserie Chicken (quick protein option)
Hamburger Patties
Baked Pork Tenderloin
Steak
Sauteed Shrimp (another REALLY fast protein option)

Add a Carb to the Sautéed Okra

Microwaved baby potatoes
Seasoned Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes

Sautéed Okra

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

111

kcal

Total time

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Ingredients

16 oz Fresh Okra
4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
To Taste Salt

Directions

Wash and dry the fresh okra. Then, slice the tops of each piece of okra off and cut the okra into half inch thick pieces and set aside.
Wile you are cutting the okra, start heating a pan on a cooktop. You want the pan to be hot before you add oil for sautéed okra.
Once it is hot, add the olive oil and let it get hot, then turn the heat down to medium/high to avoid burning the oil. Olive oil has a smoke point of 375-470 depending on what kind you are using. I have found that medium heat is usually hot enough to sauté the okra without burning the oil.
Add the okra to the pan and let it cook in the oil for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. You will know it is done when the okra has slightly softened and browned. Be careful not to overcook it or it will become mushy and lose it’s crunch.
Add salt to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Okra is such a versatile vegetable when it comes to seasonings. Feel free to add your favorite seasonings to this recipe. My family loves it with paprika!