Okra and Green Beans

Ingredients

·         1 lb. okra, uncut

·         1 tbsp. olive oil

·         1 medium onion, diced

·         1 lb. fresh green beans

·         2 large garlic cloves, crushed then chopped

·         1 cup water

·         1/2 tsp. salt

·         1/2 tsp. ground pepper

·         1 6 oz. can tomato paste

Method

Wash okra pods, trim stems, do not remove caps. Rinse well and drain. Wash beans and cut into 3 inch lengths. Combine water, tomato paste, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a sauce pan and mix well.

Heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to boil. Add okra and beans and additional water if necessary to almost cover vegetables. Cook until okra and green beans are tender.

Serves 6.

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