Sauteed Eggplant with Okra

Sauteed Eggplant with Okra
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Sauteed Eggplant and Okra in a skillet
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
  • 1 eggplant, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 8 okra, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, eggplant, and salt, if desired. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add okra and garlic. Cook while occasionally stirring for another 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:

This recipe was created in collaboration with Community Crops and Yazidi Project

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 cup):
  • Calories: 80
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 2%
  • Potassium: 4%