Okra and Tomatoes—A Well-Matched Pair.
There is plenty of vitamin C in this dish as tomatoes supply nearly 40 percent and okra over 20 percent of the U.S.RDA. Look for tender okra pods—small young pods that are blemish free.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and the okra, and boil until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain. As soon as the okra cools enough to handle, remove the stems and cut into chunks. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, then add the onion, bell pepper, and bacon. Sauté until the onion is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes. Add the okra, artificial sweetener, if desired, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5 minutes more to heat through.
