Smothered Okra

½ cup chopped onion	2 cups sliced okra
½ cup chopped green pepper	2 cups chopped, peeled tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic	½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

In a large skillet, cook onion, green pepper, garlic in 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil for about 5 minutes or until tender.  Stir in okra, tomatoes, salt, pepper and if desired ground red pepper.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.  Serves 4.