Stewed Tomatoes and Onions

This comes from the South Beach Diet Book. I have not made this. Am posting in reply to a request.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  thinly sliced celery
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 3  cups  peeled chopped tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. To peel tomatoes: Cut a small, shallow X into the bottom of each tomato.
2. Place into boiling water for 1 minute and then immediately plunge into ice water.
3. Remove, dry and peel skin.
4. Chop tomatoes.
5. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
6. Heat over medium high until hot.
7. Add the celery, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
8. Saute for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
9. Add the chopped tomatoes, vinegar and black pepper.
10. Bring to a boil.
11. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.