Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

Black-eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck in Southern cuisine and are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 960

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 cup Okra
• 1 cup Rice
• 3 stalk Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in okra and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
6. Serve gumbo over rice, garnished with green onions and a dash of hot sauce.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.