SMOTHERED OKRA AND TOMATOES 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 Creole Seasoning 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. Simmer for 1 hour. Yields 6 servings.