Quick Vegetarian Gumbo

Name: Quick Vegetarian Gumbo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by Atiekay

"I love gumbo, but always end up picking it all apart because I don't like the meats that are typically included. This one is vegetarian and surprisingly easy! For the sausage links, I prefer boca and morningstar farms products. Serve with hot sauce on the side. -- discovered on Whole Foods' website."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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

directions

Heat oil over med. heat in a large pot until warm.
Add garlic and saute briefly.
Add peppers, stir well.
Cook another 4 min, then add tomatoes, beans, seasoning, and sausage.
Bring to a boil (you may need to add 1/2-1c. water now) and add rice.
Cover and simmer 15 minute.
Add okra and simmer another 10 minute or until rice is cooked.
Serve with hot sauce on the side.

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Very, very good recipe. I substituted one (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies and one (14.5 oz.) can plain diced tomatoes. I use only one teaspoon of the Cajun spice. And I add 2/3 cup of water before bringing to a boil. Never thought I'd like okra until this recipe came along! Now I love it.

cshipley10

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Atiekay

Hi! My name is Katie and I live in Minnesota - just a bit southeast of the Minneapolis. I am employed at a great company called BI, working on loyalty marketing programs. I've loved to cook/bake for as long as I can remember. I grew up helping Mom dump ingredients while she was baking and was the official 'stirrer' until I was old enough to cook. Cooking/baking is the ultimate stress reliever for me. I love to cook for others and am discovering how much fun entertaining is:)! Besides my FT job, I have a small business creating websites. Other interests of mine are inline skating (annual marathon in Sept.), long distance running (love 1/2 marathons), watching Friends DVDs, traveling, and reading. I find myself searching the Zaar daily for recipes and new ideas and I'm always excited to rate some of my faves!! I am working on posting more of my own, but determining my measurements is proving rather tricky.

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