Ater being subscribed to various lists for over two years, I am finally bold enough to contribute for the first time! There are never any leftovers when I make this lentil stew for dinner, so I have to take out enough for my "leftovers" lunch before I serve it. My husband has tolerated my lentil recipes before - now he asks for this stew regularly.

Chop the vegetables to the size you like. Although the recipe calls for cooked lentils, I cooked them in the stew the last time I made this, and added the veggies later (I let the lentils cook for about 25 minutes first).

1. Saute turkey sausage in large, non-stick pot; drain any fat.

2. Add and saute Part 2 a few minutes more.

3. Add and bring to boil part 3, then simmer 10 - 20 min.

4. Add part 4. Stir til thickened (almost instantly). If desired add a few tobasco drops.

*I used 2 fresh zucchinis and 2 crookneck squash instead of the okra and green beans the first time I made this recipe.