Southern Comfort

4 Servings

30 minutes or fewer

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook , stirring often, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add okra and potatoes and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Add stock and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender about [...]

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ cups sliced fresh okra
1 cup unpeeled, cubed red potatoes
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1 cup frozen sugar snap peas

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook , stirring often, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add okra and potatoes and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
Add stock and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender about 30 minutes. Add carrots and peas and cook 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

February 1999