Tomatoes And Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. okra, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 chopped onion
1 c. chopped green peppers
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
4 or 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Wash pods.
Cut off stems.
Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until almost tender; drain.
Cook onion and green peppers in butter until tender, but not brown.
Stir in sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper.
Add tomatoes.
Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
Add cooked okra; heat through.
Serves 8.