Southern-Style Okra

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups sliced okra
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes with juice, or 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour blended with 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION:

Cook okra in boiling salted water 10 minutes. Drain. Brown onion and green pepper in salad oil. Add tomato juice, cook slowly 5 minutes. Add okra and remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat 5 minutes longer.
Serves 4.