Bayou Okra Sausage Stew

Name: Bayou Okra Sausage Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 8 green onions, sliced; 1 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup white wine; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; Hot cooked rice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

9 servings

My husband and I worked on this recipe together. We make a big pot and freeze it to enjoy all winter long. We sometimes stir in sauteed shrimp for a delicious addition to this stew. —Lisa Nelson, Bluffton, South Carolina

Bayou Okra Sausage Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
8 green onions, sliced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the first five ingredients in oil until the vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Stir in the tomatoes, okra, tomato sauce, soy sauce and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until okra is tender. Serve with rice.

Can you freeze Bayou Okra Sausage Stew?

Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without rice): 274 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.