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Kat's Cajun Smothered Tomatoes & Okra

2 pounds okra 
3 tablespoons oil 
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
 5 tomatoes, chopped 

Wash okra. Cut in 1/8 inch slices. Fry in an aluminum pot on medium heat in 2 tablespoons oil until okra is no longer sticky. In another skillet, make a medium dark roux with 1 tablespoon oil and flour. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Simmer until tender. Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add okra, seasoned with Creole Seasoning.

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