Okra With Tomato Sauce

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh baby okra, washed, dried, stem ends trimmed very close to top, or use frozen thawed whole baby okra
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, diced, or 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• dash salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat
1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the okra for
3 to 5 minutes, then remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saucepan.
When hot, add the chopped onion; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic
and sauté another 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes and stir together until the mixture boils. Turn
down to a simmer, add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30
minutes longer.
To serve spoon about a few tablespoons of sauce into a serving dish. Top with the okra then cover with remaining sauce. Serves 4 to 6.