Corn Okra and Tomatoes

This dish is fresh, fresh, FRESH and so, so yummy! Corn Okra and Tomatoes are a great combo for a dish full of texture, flavor, and ooh it's so good!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
• 4 ears fresh corn, cut from cob
• 1 cup sliced fresh okra
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
   
   
2. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
   
   
3. Add corn and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 9 minutes or until corn is tender.
   
   

Notes

Raid your garden or the corner market for this savory summer side dish that my family adores. And remember, the fresher, the better when you're making a veggie dish such as this. Vegetables lose flavor and nutrients when they sit in the fridge!