Okra Gumbo

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
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1/2 teaspoon whole rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onions, celery, garlic, and okra in olive oil until onions are clear.

2. 2

   Add all seasonings and stir to coat onions, celery, and okra.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes.

4. 4

   Add tomato juice to cover and cook until celery is tender.

5. 5

   Serve over cooked white or brown rice.