Quick Vegetarian Gumbo

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen bell peppers (i prefer multi-colored strips)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon cajun spices (i buy a blackened variety)
• 8 ounces vegetarian sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
• 3/4 cup rice ( or quick cooking brown)
• 8 ounces frozen cut okra

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over med. heat in a large pot until warm.
• 2 add garlic and saute briefly.
• 3 add peppers, stir well.
• 4 cook another 4 min, then add tomatoes, beans, seasoning, and sausage.
• 5 bring to a boil (you may need to add 1/2-1c. water now) and add rice.
• 6 cover and simmer 15 minute.
• 7 add okra and simmer another 10 minute or until rice is cooked.
• 8 serve with hot sauce on the side.