Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 cup okra pods, trimmed (about 1 lb.)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. sugar or Splenda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can no-salt added diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, saute 2 minutes. Add okra and rest of ingredients, bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, simmering 20 minutes. Serves: 4 (serving size 1 cup)

Per serving, carbs: 14.3 g, fiber 4.6 g, fats: 1.4 g, protein 3.2 g, iron 1..5 mg., sodium 313 mg, calories 72.

By Terri