CORN OKRA CREOLE

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons canola 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, if desired, pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.