Creole Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound fresh or frozen okra, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 LB turkey sausage, sliced on the diagonal
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 cups green and red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into 1" thick strips
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2-3 hot cherry peppers, finely chopped - add more for more heat.
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 large Bay Leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
• 3 Cups hot cooked rice

Makes 6 servings.

Instructions:

1. In a skillet heat 1 Tablespoon of oil to medium high and add okra and vinegar. Stirring often, cook about 10 minutes - careful not to burn the okra - adjust heat down if needed. Set okra aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic and saute about 3 minutes until onions are soft.
3. Add turkey sausage to the pan and cook until nicely browned.
4. Add bell peppers, celery, and hot cherry peppers to pan. Cook about 5 minutes until bell peppers start to soften.
5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and spices to the pan.
6. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until slightly thickened and the dish has a nice, saucy texture.
7. Serve over 1/2 cup rice per person.

Source: https://spicesinc.com/p-2325-creole-sausage-and-peppers.aspx