Kidney Bean Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh okra or 1 1/2 cups frozen okra, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
black pepper
cayenne pepper
salt (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 cup frozen peas
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice

Preparation

Cook the sliced okra in boiling water just until tender; set aside.
Saute the onion and garlic in oil until the onion is soft and golden.
Add the celery and greepeppers, cook until tender.
Add tomatoes and heat to boiling.
Reduce heat, add seasonings adjusting to fit personal taste and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add okra, peas and beans.
Cook a few minutes until peas are done and beans and okra are warmed.
Serve over cooked brown rice.