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.