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Steamed Sweet Potatoes with Okra Sauce

Steamed Sweet Potatoes with Okra Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups okra chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs such as thyme or parsley
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Steam sweet potato chunks in a steamer or pot with a steamer basket for 15–20 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped okra, vegetable broth, black pepper, and dried herbs. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until okra is tender and slightly thickened.
  5. Serve steamed sweet potatoes topped with the okra sauce.