Southern Okra
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups sliced Certified SC Grown okra
- Water, for cooking
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium Certified SC Grown green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 medium Certified SC Grown tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- Cooked rice, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the okra and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender.
- Stir in the tomatoes and the reserved sugar and flour mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked okra and stir gently until heated through.
- Serve warm on its own or over cooked rice, if desired.
