Yankee Okra

Name: Yankee Okra
Ingredients: 1 pound okra pods, each less than 3 inches long; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound okra pods, each less than 3 inches long
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Wash the okra, trim the stems, but leave on the caps.
2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
3

Add the okra and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
4

Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, basil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
5

Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
6

Remove from heat and serve immediately.