Author Notes
Author note: This recipe calls for herb salt. If you do not have this handy, kosher salt will also work well. —A Pleasant Little Kitchen
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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5
basil leaves, tied with kitchen string (and more for topping)
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2
garlic cloves, crushed
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1 1/2 cups
red onion, halved and sliced
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3 cups
okra, cut into bite sized pieces
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2 teaspoons
herb salt
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1 teaspoon
red wine vinegar
Directions
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In a skillet, combine the oil, basil leaves, garlic, onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook on medium low for 35-40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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Once the onions are caramelized, increase the heat to medium and add the okra and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 7 minutes
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Add the vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook for one additional minute. Remove bundle of basil and garlic.
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Remove from the heat, serve topped with torn basil leaves.
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