Okra & Tomatoes Recipe • Rouses Supermarkets

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh okra
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 3 cups chopped, peeled, and seeded ripe tomatoes, or 3 cups chopped canned tomatoes, including their liquid
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped