Eggplant and Spicy Sausage Stew

Name: Eggplant and Spicy Sausage Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 12 -16 ounces spicy sausage or 12 -16 ounces andouille sausages, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can small red beans or 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained; 1 cup chopped spinach or 1 cup escarole; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with liquid; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash leaves oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Serve this delicious, hearty stew with fresh hot baked cornbread or crusty bread and a simple green salad for a delicious family meal. Recipe is from about.com's Southern food site."

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
¹⁄₂ cup sliced carrot
¹⁄₂ cup sliced celery
2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, diced
12 -16 ounces spicy sausage or 12 -16 ounces andouille sausages, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can small red beans or (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 cup chopped spinach or 1 cup escarole
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash leaves oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

Sauté onions, carrots, celery, eggplant, bell pepper, sliced sausage, and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
Add broth, beans, tomatoes, greens, and seasonings; simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.