Smothered OkraAn Old Plantation Staple.

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds tender fresh okra, rinsed, drained, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced, or two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Preheat a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the oil and heat just until beginning to simmer, about 30 seconds.
3. Add the okra, onion, and bell pepper.
4. Saute until the onion turns translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes.
6. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the okra is tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.

olive oil, okra, white onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smothered-okra-an-old-plantation-staple-391537 (may not work)