pat's Recipe

Okra-Tomato Saute

Category: Vegetable

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
half a jalapeno, seeded and minced
half a sweet onion, diced
10 okra pods, tops trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch
slices
2 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
2 oz white wine
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a deep skillet ( avoid using reactive pans such as cast iron or aluminum), and add garlic, jalapeno and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure that the garlic does not burn. Add the okra and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to soften. You will notice it turning bright green.
Stir to combine the ingredients and add the tomatoes, followed by the wine. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat and partially cover. Cook at a simmer for as long as 10 minutes, until okra reaches the desired degree of doneness.
Season with salt and papper and eat it alone or over rice.
2 servings