1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped tomatoes, lightly drained (fresh, canned, or
mixed)
2 cups sliced okra (or green beans), cut into 1-inch pieces
4 sprigs parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh hot pepper (or 1/4 teaspoon hot
pepper sauce)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or a few fresh leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce if tomatoes are salted)
3 cups cooked noodles or whole wheat spirals or shells
2 cups cooked kidney or pinto beans, drained