Recipe: Okra Saute Straight From the Farm

           OKRA SAUTE STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM 

INGREDIENTS

10 - 15 pieces of Okra cut into 3/4 inch pieces after removing the stem end

3 medium sized ripe tomatoes chopped into medium chunks

lightly chopped Kale without the stalks -- 10 -12 leaves

8 or more shitake mushrooms sliced (remove stems)

medium red onion sliced

salt and garlic to taste

olive oil

PREPARATION

Start by briefly sauteing the onions in hot but not smoking olive oil.  Add the okra.  Soon after, add the tomatoes, 

salt and garlic.  Finally, add the mushrooms until they've softened.  You know it's done when the okra is soft but 

still holding its shape.

COMMENTS

I came home from our Farm Trip with just picked okra and lots of other yummy fresh veggies.  I'm emphasizing

the okra because its texture is what makes this very simple dish special.  The only veggie that's not from the 

farm is the shitake mushrooms.

Susan Spieler