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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.
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Okra and Corn (kinara) for Kwanzaa

This is a great recipe for Kwanzaa.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Method Skillet
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Calories 154kcal
Author Kelli Miller

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: 1g | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 205mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g
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