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Vegan Gumbo

Vegan Gumbo

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  • 120 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
    • 8 stalks celery, chopped
    • 🧄 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • ⅓ cup canola oil
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    • 🍆 1 eggplant, peeled and chopped
    • 6 cups chopped okra
    • 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon gumbo file powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 4 cups vegetable broth, divided

STEPS

1

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2

Stir in the onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl; set aside.

4

Heat the remaining 1/3 cup canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds.

5

Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the roux darkens and has a nutty scent, about 15 minutes.

6

Reduce heat to low and pour in about one cup of vegetable broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.

7

Stir in the vegetable mixture and tomatoes.

8

Pour in about one more cup of vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

9

Mix in the eggplant, okra, red beans, salt, thyme, basil, file powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, cumin, liquid smoke, bay leaves, and remaining 4 cups of broth.

10

Cover and continue to simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

211

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Use fresh okra if possible for better texture.Serve over brown rice for added nutrients and a healthier option.Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.Gumbo file powder is optional but adds a unique flavor and texture.This dish can be made a day ahead for even better flavors after resting.