Quick Vegetarian Gumbo

• 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 (white or quick cooking brown)
• 8 ounces frozen cut okra

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.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, frozen bell peppers, tomatoes, red kidney beans, cajun, vegetarian sausage, rice, okra

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quick-vegetarian-gumbo-299710 (may not work)