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Vegetarian Gumbo Recipe

Vegetarian Gumbo Recipe


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4.8 from 7 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This vegetarian gumbo is a hearty and flavorful stew filled with okra, beans, and Cajun spices. Perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly evening.


Ingredients

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Roux:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Vegetables:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Roux: In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, combine vegetable oil and flour over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 20 to 30 minutes until the roux turns a deep chocolate brown.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add Ingredients: Mix in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, sliced okra, kidney beans, chickpeas, Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over cooked white rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, consider adding chopped mushrooms or diced zucchini.
  • This gumbo tastes even better the next day and reheats well.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg