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Plant-Based Blueprint

Veggie Okra Gumbo

A deep brown roux, loaded veggies and a gentle Cajun kick.

Serves 645 min hands-on40 min hands-offPer serving: 511 cal · 11 g protein · 74 g carbs · 20 g fat

Ingredients

  • 1 can (drained) Kidney beans
Roux
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
Vegetables
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
  • 2 whole bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, or 1 fennel bulb, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, minced
  • 1 whole apple, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups okra, sliced, fresh or frozen
Seasoning
  • 2 bay leaf leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 tsp salt, to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper, to taste
Broth
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes
To serve
  • 3 cups cooked rice, white or brown
  • 2 whole green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp hot sauce

Equipment

Large skillet · Large pot · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Whisk · Spatula or wooden spoon · Measuring cups and spoons

Steps

  1. 1Cook the rice for serving according to the package so it's ready when the gumbo is.
  2. 2Dice the onion, sweet potato, bell peppers, celery and apple. Mince the jalapeño and garlic.
  3. 3Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly for 20 to 35 minutes, until the roux is deep brown like milk chocolate. Don't let it burn.
  4. 4Stir in the onion, sweet potato, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño and apple. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  5. 5Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne and Cajun seasoning.
  6. 6Pour in the broth slowly while stirring so the roux dissolves. Add the tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. 7Add the okra and kidney beans. Simmer uncovered on low for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
  8. 8Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper or more Cajun seasoning.
  9. 9Spoon the gumbo over rice. Top with green onions, parsley and hot sauce.

Tips

  • Keep stirring the roux and lower the heat if you see dark specks. A burnt roux can't be saved.
  • The gumbo thickens as it sits, so thin with a splash of broth when reheating.

Swaps, macros and the full recipe: gopbb.com/r/veggie-okra-gumbo