Tomato Okra Stew

Ingredients

• ¼ cup rice
• 3 ½ tablespoons butter
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 3 cups canned or strained stewed tomatoes
• 1 diced bell pepper
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 cups sliced okra pods
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley