Ingredients

1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons canola oil2 cups fresh or frozen corn or 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)1 tablespoon tomato paste1/4 teaspoon dried thymeSalt to taste1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.