BABY OKRA IN TOMATO SAUCE

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1 pound fresh baby okra (no longer than 1-1/2 inches long)

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 peeled and chopped garlic clove

2 seeded, peeled, and diced tomatoes

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt and black pepper

 

Trim the okra by cutting the stem off close to the top. Wash them

very well in cold water, and dry them off completely.

 

Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil. In a saucepan, saute the okra over high

heat for 3-5 minutes, then remove from pan to paper towels.

 

Heat the other Tablespoon of olive oil in the saucepan. When hot, add

the chopped onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute

for another 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and stir together until

the mixture boils. Turn down to a simmer, add the lemon juice, salt,

and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes.

 

Place a spoonful of the sauce on the bottom of a serving dish. Place

the okra on the sauce, and cover with the remaining sauce before

serving.

 

 

This dish is best served slightly warm, not overheated.

(Serves 4)