N'awlins style vegan spicy sausage gumbo

Serves

2 - 4 diners

For best spice blend, combine all spices in a spice grinder and blend.
In a bowl, add ground protein and combine with spice blend. Mix thoroughly. With your hands, shape sausage pieces approximately 2’ x 1.’
In large sauce pan or cocotte, add 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, sear sausage pieces on all sides until slightly browned. Remove sausage.
In the same pan on medium heat, add remaining oil (do not clean pan). Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Next, add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle seasoning over vegetables; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add sausage back into the pan.
Next, add tomatoes followed by broth. Turn heat to high and bring pot/pan to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
Garnish, option to serve with toast points.