Serves 4
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 package frozen stoplight pepper strips
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
1/2 to 1 tbsp blackened Cajun spice
1/2 lb vegetarian sausage links, Cajun or spicy variety, cut into 1" slices
3/4 cup rice (white or quick-cooking brown)
8 oz frozen cut okra
organic hot sauce

Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot until warm. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Add peppers, stir well. Cook another 4 minutes then add tomatoes, beans, seasoning and sausage. Bring to a boil and add rice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add okra and simmer another 10 minutes or until rice is cooked. Serve with hot sauce on the side.