Stewed Tomatoes And Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups peeled chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

To peel tomatoes: Cut a small, shallow X into the bottom of each tomato.
Place into boiling water for 1 minute and then immediately plunge into ice water.
Remove, dry and peel skin.
Chop tomatoes.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Heat over medium high until hot.
Add the celery, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
Saute for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add the chopped tomatoes, vinegar and black pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.