Shrimp With Black Beans, Okra & Fresh Corn

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, cooked and tails removed (71-90 count)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 lb fresh okra, rinsed and cut into slices about 1/2-inch thick

• 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from one medium ear of fresh corn)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package directions (yields 2 cooked cups)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat large saute pan on stove at medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic. Saute for a minute, then add okra, tomato sauce and water. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, until okra becomes softened. Add black beans. Cover, cook on low another 5 minutes. Add corn kernels. Cover and cook on low another 5 to 10 minutes until corn cooks. Uncover and add cooked rice, mixing to blend inches Remove from heat and add cooked shrimp. Top with finely chopped cilantro and onion, if desired.