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:

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

Source: healthiersteps.com