| INSTANT POTLENTIL GUMBO

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic , minced; about 2 cloves
• 1 bell pepper , red
• 1 1/2 cup onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 tbsp thyme , fresh (or 1 tsp dried per 1 tbsp fresh)
• 1/2 tsp oregano , dried
• 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning , add more if desired
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup lentils , dried
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups okra , fresh or frozen; chopped
• 1 13 oz can tomatoes , salt free, diced; slightly drained
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce , salt free if possible
• salt and pepper , to taste
• garnish , sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro
• 1 cup cauliflower , riced or finely chopped
• 2 tbsp flour , gluten free; or starch (for stove top method)