Pan-Fried Okra
This Pan-Fried Okra is quick, simple, and full of flavor. No breading needed, ready in under 30 minutes, and the perfect side for any meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra sliced into ½-inch rounds (450 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
- ½ small onion finely diced (75 g)
- 2 garlic cloves minced (10 g)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 g
- ½ teaspoon salt 3 g
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 15 ml
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and chili (or red pepper flakes) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced okra in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes to help reduce moisture.
- Stir and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice or vinegar.
- Serve warm
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Notes
- Pat the okra dry before cooking to reduce moisture.
- Give the okra space in the pan to brown evenly.
- Let the okra sit for a few minutes before stirring for a better sear.
- Cook over medium-high heat so it gets tender without burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
