How many calories are in Spicy Okra?

One serving has 38 kcal. The recipe makes 10 servings (1/2 cup (108g) each).

How much protein is in Spicy Okra?

2 g of protein per serving, with 6 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat.

What do I need to make Spicy Okra?

7 ingredients: 2 packages frozen cut okra (10 ounces each), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion (medium, coarsely chopped), 1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces, diced), 1 jalapeño pepper (fresh, or habanero pepper, pierced 3 times with fork) and 1/2 teaspoon salt ….

Spicy Okra

Name: Spicy Okra
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages frozen cut okra (10 ounces each); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion (medium, coarsely chopped); 1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces, diced); 1 jalapeño pepper (fresh, or habanero pepper, pierced 3 times with fork); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers creates the perfect spicy side dish for your favorite entrée.

38kcal per serving

2 gprotein

6 gcarbohydrates

2 gfat

10servings (1/2 cup (108g))

Ingredients

2 packages frozen cut okra (10 ounces each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
1 onion (medium, coarsely chopped) nutrition facts
1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces, diced) nutrition facts
1 jalapeño pepper (fresh, or habanero pepper, pierced 3 times with fork) nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	38 kcal
Total fat	2 g	3%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	122 mg	5%
Total carbohydrates	6 g	2%
Dietary fiber	2 g	7%
Total sugars	3 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	2 g	4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	65 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	218 mg	5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Sauté onion for about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes (including juice) and jalapeño (or habanero) pepper, and boil. Stir the mixture for 8 minutes.
Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in salt and pepper and discard the jalapeño (or habanero) pepper.

Notes

Learn more about: Okra Onions Tomatoes

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/spicy-okra, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.