CREOLE SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES

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If you're a fan of okra, you'll get a kick out of this zippy smoked sausage and vegetable mix from Jill Holland of Florence, Alabama. When served over rice, this dish makes a hearty meal with generous portions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 pound reduced-fat fully cooked sausage, cut into 1-2-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
4 cups frozen cut okra
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, sweet peppers and garlic in oil over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Add okra; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 7 minutes or just until okra is tender. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges