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Okra and Corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa

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When you are preparing to learn about Kwanzaa for Kids this holiday season, be sure to make some traditional foods like this Kwanzaa Okra and Corn recipe!

A plate of delicious okra and corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa, mixed with vibrant red bell peppers and crispy bacon pieces, presented in a sleek white dish. At the bottom, the text Corn & Okra Recipe adds a finishing touch.

Corn is one of the basic foods grown in Africa and is therefore a central food in it’s culture and society. They regard the corn’s life cycle as a symbol of the human life cycle.The stalk (kinara) represents the relationship between parents and children, and between their ancestors and their descendants.

A skillet filled with cooked corn, sliced okra, and crispy bacon pieces. The vibrant colors of green okra and yellow corn create an appetizing presentation. Text reads Okra and Corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa Recipe.

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A plate of delicious okra and corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa, mixed with vibrant red bell peppers and crispy bacon pieces, presented in a sleek white dish. At the bottom, the text Corn & Okra Recipe adds a finishing touch.

Okra and Corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa

Kelli Miller
This is a great recipe for Kwanzaa.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of bacon
  • ½ of a large red bell pepper
  • 2 or 3 green onions scallions chopped
  • 16 Ounce(s) package of frozen sliced okra thawed
  • 16 Ounce(s) package of frozen corn thawed
  • 1 medium tomato chopped into small pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper or to your taste

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet until it’s crisp and drain it on a paper towel. Using the same skillet, sauté the red pepper with the green onion until they are tender; usually 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the thawed corn and okra and stir to mix.

  • Add the tomato and pepper (and salt if you want it) and stir again to blend. Cook about 5 minutes or until everything is heated. Crumble the bacon, sprinkle over the top and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 205mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

  2. Awesome recipe! I love all the colors, it’s so pretty and I love that it each component has a meaning. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever, Kelli – pinning now!!

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