Viv's Home Cookin'

Ingredients

• 1 pound okra ends removed & pods cut in 1/2in sections
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cups chicken broth (or rich bouillon)
• 2 cans tomatoes diced (14.5oz can)
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano crushed
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves crushed
• 2 tablespoons chili pepper (ground)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
• 4 cups rice cooked

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add okra and cook (stirring constantly) until it starts to “melt” and the sticky stuff starts being released. (about 3-4 minutes)
2. Add the spices, tomatoes (with their juices) and the broth. Stir to mix & bring to a full boil.
3. Reduce heat to a slight boil. Cook (stirring frequently) until the okra can be crushed easily with a spoon against the side of the pot. (about 20 minutes)
4. Serve over rice on a plate. Or, serve as a soup with a portion of rice on top (my favorite).