Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 34 cup onion, chopped
  • 12 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 14 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 14 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • hot pepper sauce
  • 1 12 cups brown rice, uncooked, use quick cooking
  • 1 (10 ounce) package okra, chopped

Method

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
  • Stir and allow to cook for 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Next add the tomatoes, juice, beans, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, and hot pepper sauce to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and then add the rice.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer covered for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the rice becomes tender.
  • Finally add the okra, cover and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes until the okra is cooked.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve!