Albanian Lamb Stew with Okra

Ingredients

 * 12 oz okra, fresh or frozen
 * 2 med green peppers, diced
 * 2 cup celery, diced
 * 4 oz onion, diced
 * 4 cloves garlic, pressed
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 lb roasted lamb, in bite size cubes
 * ¼ tsp thyme
 * paprika
 * grated lemon rind

Directions

 * 1) Cook okra until liquid evaporated in skillet or Microwave dish, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Add green pepper, celery, Onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Cook for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Stir to prevent vegetables from sticking.
 * 5) Add water, Lamb and thyme and simmer, covered, over Low heat for 20 minutes until heated through.
 * 6) Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with lemon rind.