Creole Style Okra

Side Dish

Serves 6

Recipe courtesy of The Tabasco Brand Cookbook

Ingredients:

1½ lbs okra
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green pepper, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped(reserve juice)
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
3/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Creole Style Okra

Method:

Melt butter in large enamel-lined saucepan.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper and sauté over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
Add the tomatoes, their juice, parsley, Tabasco sauce and salt & pepper.
Add the okra, cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or okra becomes tender.

Note: In this dish okra's flavor is enhanced by the traditional Creole vegetables and the splash of hot sauce.