New Years Day Okra

Here's a quickie post so I can save my first recipe of 2012. It was simple, but super delicious.  Warning, you have to like okra!

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices 
• 1 (16 oz) package frozen sliced okra
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes 
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen corn 
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoon mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt & pepper

Preparation

1. Cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towel. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
2. Add bacon drippings to Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add onion, sweat for 1 minute.
3. Add okra, tomatoes, corn, water, and seasonings. Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top with crumbled bacon. Serve over rice, if desired.