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Cajun Vegetables

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 23 min
  • Servings 6

Colorful veggies and traditional Cajun seasonings create a flavor sensation in this spicy side dish. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1
tablespoon vegetable oil
8
ounces okra, sliced (2 1/2 cups)
1
cup frozen whole kernel corn
1
large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1
medium green, red or yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3
large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (3 cups)
1
can (15 to 16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2
teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon paprika
1/8
to 1/ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps

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  • 1
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • 2
    Add okra, frozen corn, onion and bell pepper; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until hot.

Expert Tips

  • Black-eyed peas—essential to Southern cooking—are also known as “cowpeas.”
  • Pick up already-chopped peppers, onion and tomatoes at a pay-by-the-pound salad bar to cut prep time.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
145
Calories from Fat
26
% Daily Value
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
350 mg
Potassium
820 mg
Total Carbohydrate
30 g
Dietary Fiber
8 g
Protein
8 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
36%
36%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 3 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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