Okra and TomatoesA Well-Matched Pair.

• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 pound tender fresh okra, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 packets artificial sweetener (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and the okra, and boil until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
3. As soon as the okra cools enough to handle, remove the stems and cut into chunks.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, then add the onion, bell pepper, and bacon.
5. Saute until the onion is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes.
7. Add the okra, artificial sweetener, if desired, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8. Cook for 5 minutes more to heat through.

salt, okra, canola oil, yellow onion, green bell pepper, bacon, tomatoes, packets artificial sweetener, ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/okra-and-tomatoes-a-well-matched-pair-391536 (may not work)