Ingredients
4
cups water
2 1/2
cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large)
1 1/2
cups chopped green bell peppers (about 2 small)
1
cup chopped onion (1 large)
1
teaspoon Italian seasoning
1
teaspoon chili powder
1
teaspoon red pepper sauce
3/4
teaspoon salt
3
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
dried bay leaf
2
cups uncooked instant rice
3
cans (8 oz each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2
cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained
1
bag (16 oz) frozen sliced okra, thawed
Preparation
In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, stir together water, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, Italian seasoning, chili powder, red pepper sauce, salt, garlic and bay leaf. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes or until okra is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
