10 to 15 small to medium okra (washed and sliced about 1/4-inch thick)
1/4 cup instant rice (Minute)
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (Hunts)
Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer sliced okra in bottom of pie plate.

Sprinkle 1/2 the rice. Spoon 1/2 the can of tomatoes. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat rice, tomatoes with juice and Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake until rice is done.

Submitted by: Susan Bailey