Ingredients

  • 2 cups okra (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 bunch green onion, chopped (tops also)
  • tomato juice (like V8)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon oregano flakes
  • 12 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 12 teaspoon whole rosemary
  • 12 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Saute onions, celery, garlic, and okra in olive oil until onions are clear.
  • Add all seasonings and stir to coat onions, celery, and okra.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Add tomato juice to cover and cook until celery is tender.
  • Serve over cooked white or brown rice.