Spicy Okra and TomatoesA New Twist to a Traditional Dish.

Ingredients

• One 1-pound bag frozen cut okra
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium yellow onions
• chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• cored
• seeded
• and minced
• 1 clove garlic
• minced
• One 10-ounce can ROTEL diced tomatoes and chilies
• One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the okra according to package directions, then rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain.
2. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the oil, then the onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
4. Saute until the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the okra, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.
6. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer to heat through, 4 to 5 minutes.