Southern Okra Bean Stew

Name: Southern Okra Bean Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 14 cups
Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with liquid; 3 cloves garlic, minced or 3/4 teaspoons of garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup quick brown rice, uncooked; 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; salt and pepper to taste

Recipe 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.