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Italian Okra & Beans
This Italian okra & beans dish makes a hearty and tasty side dish. Serve over rice to make a delicious vegetarian dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)
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4
cups
okra
fresh, stems cleaned
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1
can diced tomatoes
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2
Tablespoons
olive oil
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1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
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2
teaspoons
crushed garlic
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1
lemon
sliced
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salt & pepper to taste
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1
can cannellini beans
drained and rinsed
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Spray a baking dish and add all the ingredients except the lemon and beans.
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Mix well to coat the vegetables with oil and spices.
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Spread evenly in the dish and then top with lemon slices.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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Pull out of the oven and add the beans. Mix well and place back in the oven.
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Bake for 20 minutes more.
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When finished you can take out the lemons or keep them in. Lemon peels are actually good for you!
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Serve as is for a side dish or over rice to make a nice vegetarian meal.