Red Beans, Fat Tuesday's Skinny Recipe

• 2 c. onion minced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 c. minced carrots
• 1 c. minced celery
• 1 c. bell peppers minced, assorted
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp dry marjoram
• 1 pch cayenne or possibly to taste
• 3 c. canned tomatoes (28 ounce can- cut up)
• 1 1/2 c. canned kidney beans (15z can - liquid removed)
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 c. okra, frzn sliced (optional)
•     salt and pepper to taste
•     fresh parsley or possibly
•     chopped scallions minced

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