Yankee Okra

• 1 pound okra pods, each less than 3 inches long
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Wash the okra, trim the stems, but leave on the caps.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
3. Add the okra and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, basil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

okra pods, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, thyme, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yankee-okra-recipe.html (may not work)