Bamia (Sweet and Sour Okra)

• 1 pound small okra pods
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water

1. Wash the okra and pat it dry with paper towels.
2. Top and tail it, discarding any blemished or hard pods.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the okra in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning each pod once.
4. Add the honey, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water.
5. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
6. Serve hot.

okra pods, olive oil, honey, salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bamia-sweet-and-sour-okra-recipe.html (may not work)