Vegan Jambalaya – Smokey Creole Style with Red Beans and Okra – Respectful Living

Ingredients

• 1 Medium White Onion (Diced)
• 1 Large Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
• 4 Cloves garlic (Finely Diced or Minced)
• 1 Cup Fresh Okra (Chopped in Rounds)
• 2 Stalks Celery (Chopped)
• 3 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
• 1 15 oz Can Diced Tomatoes ((NOT drained))
• 1 15 oz Can Red Kidney Beans (Drained and Rinsed)
• 1 7 oz Can Tomato Paste
• 1 TBSP Low Sodium Tamari
• 3/4 tsp Oregano
• 3/5 tsp Thyme
• 1 & 1/2 tsp SMOKED Paprika
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper ((optional - or more to taste))
• 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes ((optional - SPICEY))
• 1 Cup Brown Rice