Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Ingredients

1 pound okra, ends trimmed and thickly sliced
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
3/4 teaspoon course salt
1 pinch of Cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
Add okra, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine. Cover saucepan and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
Delicious served with rice, mashed potatoes or cornbread.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Source: healthiersteps.com