Stewed Okra and Tomatoes | Sweetwater Organic Farm

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 pound fresh okra, stem end removed and sliced lengthwise
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne (red) pepper, or to taste
• generous grating fresh black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp. red wine vinegar