Title: Cajun Vegetable Sauce
Categories: Nonfat Sauce
Yield: 6 Servings

1/2	c	Water
1		Onion; coarsely chopped
1/2	lb	Mushrooms; cleaned & sliced
2	c	Broccoli flowerets
2	sm	Zucchini; sliced
1	sm	Yellow crookneck squash
		Sliced
2	cn	Stewed tomatoes (15 oz)
1	cn	Chunky tomato sauce (15 oz)
1/4	c	Fresh parsley
2	ts	Cajun spices (recipe below)
1/2	ts	Louisiana hot sauce
		Cajun spices:
3	tb	Paprika
2	ts	Onion powder
2	ts	Ground black pepper
2	ts	Ground white pepper
2	ts	Ground red pepper
1	ts	Ground oregano
1	ts	Ground thyme
1/2	ts	Celery seed

For vegetable sauce: Place the water, onion and mushroom in a large wok or pot. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and squash, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

Serve over pasta, whole grains or potatoes.

Hint: In place of the stewed tomatoes, try using the new Cajun Style stewed tomatoes.

For Cajun Spices: Mix all ingredients and store in tightly covered container.

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