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Southern Okra Bean Stew

Ceramic bowl filled with southern okra bean stew

Prep time:
10 min

Cook time:
30 min

Yield:
14 Servings

Serving Size:
1 Cup

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced or 3/4 teaspoons of garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup quick brown rice, uncooked
1 can (14.5 ounce) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (16 ounce) frozen, sliced okra
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot, combine the water, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Add rice, beans, tomato sauce, and okra. Simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add liquid as needed for desired consistency.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Substitute 2 cups cooked rice for the quick rice and reduce water by 1 cup.

Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced or 3/4 teaspoons of garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup quick brown rice, uncooked
1 can (14.5 ounce) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (16 ounce) frozen, sliced okra
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot, combine the water, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Add rice, beans, tomato sauce, and okra. Simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add liquid as needed for desired consistency.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Substitute 2 cups cooked rice for the quick rice and reduce water by 1 cup.

Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.

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