Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (14 oz (420 ml) each) stewed tomatoes
• 1/4 pound (120 g) reduced-fat smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 pound (240 g) fresh sliced okra
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt, to taste
• 3 cups (750 ml) cooked rice, warm

Methods:

STEP 1

In 6-quart (6 l) slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except okra, shrimp, salt, and rice. Mix well.

STEP 2

Close cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours, adding okra during last 30 minutes and shrimp during last 10 minutes.

STEP 3

Turn off slow cooker. Serve shrimp and sausage mixture with salt. Serve over cooked warm rice