Scott asked for some okra recently, and when I went to Downtown Produce, they had their grape tomatoes dirt cheap because they were beginning to get soft. So for about $3 bucks, I made a large pot of stewed tomatoes and okra. Not only was it cheap, but it was easy!

Stewed Tomatoes and Okra

• 2 pints grape tomatoes
• 20 or so okra pods, sliced and tops removed
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add in okra and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Uncover, and using a wooden spoon, crush tomatoes open. Recover and stew another 15 minutes. Serve warm.