Eggplant And Spicy Sausage Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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 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

Recipe

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