Fat Tuesday's Skinny Red Beans 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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