Stewed okra (microwave)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsOnion; peeled & thinly sliced
½poundsFresh okra; stem end trimmed or
1poundsTomatoes; cut into wedges
10ouncesFrozen okra; deforested in a sieve under warm running water
½teaspoonKosher salt
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupFresh basil leaves; cut across into chiffonade
3Clove garlic; peeled & smashed

Directions

Place onion, garlic and oil in a 21/2 quart souffle dish or casserole with a tightly fitted lid. Cook, uncovered , at 100% for 3 minutes in a 650-700 watt oven. Stir in tomatoes and okra. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid. Cook for 6 minutes (if using frozen okra, cook for 4 minutes). If using plastic, prick to release steam. Leaving dish in oven, uncover carefully. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir in basil and salt and serve. Serves 6.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by "dogsmom@..." <dogsmom@...> on Sep 8, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.