Sauteed Okra With Cashews Food

HOW TO SAUTE OKRA AND MAKE IT YUMMY

Steps:

• Prep the okra - Wash and dry the okra. Slice the tips and end off of the okra and discard. Cut the okra into 3/4" thick round slices.
• Mince the garlic.
• Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Add olive oil, cut okra, and salt to the hot pan.
• Spread the okra out in the pan and allow it to cook. Stir occasionally until the okra is lightly caramelized. (This should be about 5 minutes).
• Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute or until the garlic starts to soften.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED OKRA WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
• Add the okra, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened and fragrant, 3 minutes.
• Stir in the cashews and lime zest.
• Transfer the okra to a platter, garnish with the lime wedges and serve.

GARLIC SAUTéED OKRA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim off and discard the stem ends of the okra pods. Rinse the trimmed pods, carefully pat them dry, and set them aside. Extra water in the cooking process can lead to the slick factor this okra recipe is designed to avoid, so the dryer the better.
• Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it crosswise as thinly as possible.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil, swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the oil, and heat until the oil shimmers, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic and let it sizzle until it just starts to turn golden, about 1 minute.
• Add the okra, stir to coat it with oil, and combine it with the garlic. Cover and cook, shaking the pan frequently to move the okra pods around inside until the okra is starting to brown on the edges and is tender to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the okra to a serving platter or individual plates. Add the optional tomatoes if using and sprinkle with salt. Serve and enjoy.

SAUTEED OKRA

Steps:

• bring 1 cup salted water to boil in saucepan. add okra, cover, cook for 10 minutes.
• when okra is cooked, cool under cold running water, drain weel.
• heat butter in frying pan, when hot add okra and parsley, mix well and add pine nuts.
• cook 2 minutes over medium heat, season with salt and pepper.
• sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

MEL'S FABULOUSLY EASY SAUTEED OKRA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on top; cook and stir until okra is fork-tender and cornmeal absorbs excess moisture, about 2 minutes.
• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions, omitting salt.
• Drain and set aside in a serving dish.
• In a small saucepan over med-high heat, combine the orange juice, honey and cornstarch, stirring well to mix.
• Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
• Add orange peel and cashews, stirring well to mix.
• Pour sauce over snap peas; toss well to coat.

SAUTEED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash okra under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem ends.
• Heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble into pieces.
• Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat; return pan to heat. When fat is hot but not smoking, add okra. Cook, turning occasionally, until okra is bright green and slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

BAKED OKRA WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Rinse okra pods in water to separate.
• Pat dry.
• Place okra in a single layer in a greased 9x9x1 3/4-inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper; dot with margarine.
• Arrange bacon pieces over okra.
• Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove foil from pan and place under broiler until bacon is brown and crisp.
• Sprinkle cheese over okra and replace foil over pan.
• Bake 375 degrees for an additional 10 minutes.