Vegan sausage casserole

In a skillet, grill the sausages in oil for 5 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pan, slice the sausage diagonally at a 45 degree angle. Set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté the red peppers, onion and zucchini over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, adding oil as needed.

Add cumin, thyme, tomato paste, maple syrup, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, crushed red pepper (optional) and mix well.

Season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally .

Serve with basmati rice.