Creole Okra and Lentil Stew - Center for Nutrition Studies

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp dried cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried sage
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup red lentils
• 6 cups cut okra (frozen or fresh)
• 3 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp hot sauce, not tabasco (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)