Corn Okra Creole Recipe

Submitted by Joe and Dede Russo

YIELD: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped green pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn or 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn

• 1-1/2 cups fresh sliced okra or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen okra

• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional Directions In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4-6 servings.