Title: Fresh Okra & Tomatoes (Microwave)
Categories: Side Vegetable Southern
Yield: 4 Servings

4	md	Ripe tomatoes; peeled
3	c	Sliced fresh okra
1/4	c	Chopped onion
1/4	c	Chopped green pepper
1/2	c	Water
1	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Pepper
1	tb	All-purpose flour
2	tb	Water

Puree 2 tomatoes in electric blender or food processor; chop remaining 2 tomatoes. Combine okra, onion, green pepper, and 1/2 cup water in a 2-quart casserole; mix well. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 9 to 11 minutes or until okra is done; stirring and turning dish every 3 minutes. Drain and rinse vegetables well, reserving vegetables in dish. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, salt, and pepper to okra mixture; mix well. Cover casserole with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes. Combine flour and 2 tablespoons water; beating with a wire whisk until flour is dissolved; gradually stir into okra mixture. Cover and microwave HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring at 1-minute intervals. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

"Southern Living" July, 1981 Typos by Jeff Pruett

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