• 1 Tbs. bacon grease
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb. okra, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp. sugar

Heat bacon grease in a heavy nonreactive skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onion 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add okra and sauté another 5-6 minutes, or until okra begins to brown. Stir in tomatoes, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and simmer over low heat 20-30 minutes or until thickened.

Per serving: calories 115, fat 3.5g, 26% calories from fat, cholesterol 3mg, protein 3.9g, carbohydrates 18.8g, fiber 5.4g, sugar 9.1g, sodium 188mg, diet points 2.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 3.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.6, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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