Okra Gumbo* - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh okra
1 tomato, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. flour for roux
3 qt. water
seasoning to taste
2 lb. chicken, shrimp, sausage, etc. (may be added as desired)

Preparation

Saute okra, tomato and onion.
Add roux.
Add desired meat with water.
Season.
Cook about 2 hours.
One cup equals 1 vegetable exchange, 1 fat exchange and 1 meat exchange.