Three Bean Stew

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 c. red or green bell pepper, diced
• 1 lb. kielbasa or Italian sausage, thinly sliced
• ½ lb. (21 to 25 ct) peeled & deveined shrimp, butterflied
• 1 c. black-eyed peas, cooked
• 1 c. garbanzo beans, cooked
• 1 c. red kidney beans, cooked
• 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp. garlic salt
• 1 c. banana peppers, diced
• crusty bread or flat bread, for serving

In a large saucepot over medium heat, add vegetable oil and cook onions, bell pepper, sausage and shrimp until lightly browned. Add beans and crushed tomatoes; then season with paprika, red pepper and garlic salt and add banana peppers. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot with warm crusty bread or flat bread.