Ingredients

2 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 pound okra, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 C. celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small sweet green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8-oz. can tomato paste
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, or 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes
2 C. water
2 C. cooked turkey, chopped
3/4 tsp. gumbo file powder
cooked rice

Cooking Instructions

Melt margarine in a large skillet. Add okra. Saute until okra loses its shiny appearance, about 5 minutes. Remove okra pieces to a bowl. Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat until onion is transparent. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, water, okra mixture and turkey. Cook over low heat 10 minutes, or until turkey is hot.
 
 
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16: