Southern Okra Bean Stew - Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program

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