1. Place a large sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon evoo and saute onion, celery, and peppers. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, cajun seasoning, and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted.

Add 1 tablespoon evoo, rice and beans, stirring until everything is mixed and hot.

Add remaining tablespoon evoo and collards if using and saute until everything is combined. Serve hot. 

Quick and Easy Blackened Fish

On a flat plate, pour out the seasoning.

Press fish fillets into the spice rub to evenly coat on both sides.

Heat evoo in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until blackened and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with veggie rice.