Confetti

Alyson Stringer (originally from Texas Coop Power magazine)

Yield: 6-8 servings

This recipe is an outstanding way to enjoy summer vegetables. And, bacon makes everything better! (Nov 2010)

2 Tbsp butter 

1 Tbsp olive oil 

1 medium onion, chopped 

3 cups okra, rinsed, trimmed, sliced 

2 cups fresh corn (cut from cob) 

4 lrg ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes; then add the okra, corn, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and cover. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Per serving: 127 calories, 4.1g protein, 15g carb, 6.6g total fat, 3.4g sat. fat, 12.4g cholesterol