(BlackDoctor.org) -- To start out October, we have come with a new recipe for the healthy hearts. This recipe will help with the cold fall nights. Try it out!

PREP TIME  20 Min 
COOK TIME 35 Min 

Servings per: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 Celery, stalk, fresh, medium, chopped, with leaves
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• ½ tsp white all purpose flour
• 14 1/2oz canned unsalted diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper, coarsley ground
• 12oz fresh okra

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add in the onions, green peppers, celery, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes, stir often.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth, set aside.

3. Stir into the pan of vegetables, the tomatoes with juice, parsley, salt, pepper, flour mixture, and okra. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until okra is tender, about 15 minutes, stir often.

Additional Information

1 teaspoon of fresh oregano could be used instead of parsley.

By Nicole Smith, BDO Staff Writer