Island Okras

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups fresh okra, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 lime, juiced

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the okra, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat to high; cook and stir until the okra begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Pour the lime juice over the okra and continue cooking for 2 minutes.