Dill-Scented Green Beans and Okra Stir-Fry

All summer, whenever Jamie harvested green beans, he also picked okra—the rows sit side by side—and of course tomatoes. One evening my son and I decided to cook them together and finish the dish with fresh dill. The result was surprising and delightful: green beans and okra sautéed with garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, and dill. This combination quickly became my favorite way to enjoy okra—and a new favorite way to eat green beans. This version of green beans and okra with dill might even convert those who don’t usually care for okra.

Method Overview

Sauté garlic with spices
Add tomatoes, green beans, and okra
Simmer, covered, until tender
Garnish with fresh dill

5 from 21 votes

Green Beans and Okra with Dill

Course: side dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: corn-free, gluten-free, nut-free, plant based, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan

Servings: 6

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Judy DeLorenzo

Equipment

large covered skillet

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
1 pound green beans, fresh or frozen; trim the ends and cut into halves or thirds
8 to 10 medium-small okra; trim the stem end and slice lengthwise into thin matchsticks
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of the sliced garlic to flavor the oil.
When the garlic begins to sizzle gently, add the remaining garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for a few minutes until the garlic softens and becomes fragrant.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green beans, and sliced okra, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes and okra break down and the green beans are crisp-tender.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh dill if using, and serve warm.

Notes

If fresh dill isn’t available, substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried dill added during the step when you cook the garlic and spices.

Nutrition

Green Beans and Okra served on a rectangular platter

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like the Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole recipe or other simple green bean dishes. For abundant harvests, freezing green beans without blanching is a handy technique to preserve extra produce.