Vegan (Say What?!) Gumbo

Gumbo is a classic Louisiana dish that originated in West Africa. It typically includes meat or seafood, but this vegan version is just as flavorful and satisfying!

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: 18.

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Vegan (Say What?!) Gumbo

Cooking Method: Sauteeing, Simmering Cuisine: American, Creole Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalk Celery, diced
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cup Okra, sliced
• 1 can Tomatoes, diced
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1.5 cup Black-eyed peas, cooked
• 2 tablespoon Green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Add okra and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and add creole seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Add black-eyed peas and cook for another 10 minutes.
8. Remove bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 6g

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.