Okra Etouffee 2 Pounds Okra -- sliced 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Salt And Pepper -- to taste 1 Large Onion -- chopped 1 Medium Bell Pepper -- chopped 2 Cloves Garlic -- chopped 1 Pound Smoked Sausage -- sliced 2 Large Tomatoes -- chopped 1 Teaspoon Cayenne 1 1/4 Cups Water Rice -- cooked Saute okra in oil about 20 minutes. salt lightly, and then add: onion, pepper and garlic. Saute until onion is soft. Add sausage, tomatoes, cayenne and pepper. Saute until sausage is browning. Stir in water and simmer 30 minutes. Serve over rice.