Okra and Tomatoes Over Grits Recipe

Okra And Tomatoes Over Grits Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 1
• 1 1/2 # fresh or frozen okra
• 28 ounces canned – (28 to 38) tomatoes (more tomatoes more tomatoey)
• 6 cloves finely – (6 to 10)
• chopped garlic
• 1 yellow onion (preferably Vidalia) chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• tabasco to taste
• grits – polenta or rice to
• 1 serve it over

Method

1. Saute the okra, onions and garlic in a little water, stock or bouillon until the okra begins to lose its stickiness and the onions are nice and translucent.
2. Add the canned tomatoes (juice and all) squashing the tomatoes themselves with your hands or other device.
3. Add all remaining spices and let simmer 1/2 hour (or a little more if you want it more done).
4. Serve over the grits or whatever and you’re all set-goes well with cornbread!.

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