Stewed Okra

Directions

1. 1
   About 30 minutes before serving, trim stems from okra.
2. 2
   Dice onion.
3. 3
   In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat in hot olive or salad oil, cook onion until tender.
4. 4
   Stir okra, tossing to coat well.
5. 5
   Add tomatoes with their liquid, salt, sugar, pepper and 1/2 cup water over high heat; heat to boiling.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until okra is tender.
7. 7
   Makes 8 accompaniment servings.