Ingredients: 1 cup frozen okra 16 ounces veggie sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces (Tofurky Italian Sausage, Lightlife Smart Links Country Breakfast Style or another brand of vegan sausage) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 cup celery, chopped 5 cups vegetable stock salt to taste (if desired) Tabasco sauce to taste (if desired) 2 cups cooked rice

Recipe: Fry the okra until lightly browned and set aside. Lightly fry the sausage pieces and set aside.

Combine flour and oil in a large pot, stirring constantly. Sauté over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add okra, onion, pepper, garlic, thyme, and ground red pepper. Cook for 1 minute on medium heat, stirring frequently.

Stir in veggie sausage, tomatoes, celery, vegetable stock, and cook 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add salt and Tabasco sauce if desired. Serve over rice.