Okra And Tomatoes

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh okra or 2 x 10 oz packages, frozen
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped tomates, blanched and peeled (or one large can of good quality diced tomatoes with juice - adjust water accordingly)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp sugar
1 lemon, juice of
2/4 water or wine
salt & pepper
parsley sprigs for garnish

Directions:

Wash okra and pat dry. Cut off stems, taking care not to expose the seeds in the pods. Set aside. Heat a saute pan over medium high heat, add olice oil, onion and garlic. Saute until lightly brownbed and soft. Stir in okra, chopped tomatoes, parsley, sugar

, lemon juice, water or wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until okra is tender. Place in a serving dish and garnish with parsley.