Food and Recipes Recipes Okra Creole Be the first to rate & review! Dress up okra, a humble but beloved Southern favorite, with spicy Creole flavors for a mouthwatering side dish. This recipe calls for frozen and canned vegetables, so no chopping required. By Southern Living Editors Published on September 18, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Serve flavorful Okra Creole as a side or over rice for an easy entre. This recipe uses frozen okra as a budget and time saver.Cajun Recipe: Okra Creole. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 3 bacon slices 1 (16-ounce) package frozen sliced okra 1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 cup frozen onion seasoning blend 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper Hot cooked rice (optional) Directions Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top with crumbled bacon. Serve over rice, if desired. Rate it Print