Cooks' Note
RO•TEL tomatoes add some heat to every recipe in which they are used.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
One 1-pound bag frozen cut okra
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
One 10-ounce can RO•TEL diced tomatoes and chilies
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Cook the okra according to package directions, then rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the okra, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer to heat through, 4 to 5 minutes.
