Okra Gumbo

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Thickened with a roux, this vegetarian gumbo is rich with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and okra.

Submitted by ILUV2SAVE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped

  • ½ (16 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ½ teaspoon file powder

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.

  3. Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 542mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 480mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.