Vegetarian Gumbo

Vegetarian Gumbo: A flavorful gumbo made with a medley of vegetables like okra, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices.
Vegetarian Gumbo: A flavorful gumbo made with a medley of vegetables like okra, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices.

A flavorful gumbo made with a medley of vegetables like okra, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked red kidney beans
  • 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sliced okra. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the gumbo simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  7. Add the cooked red kidney beans, black-eyed peas, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Stir to combine and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve the vegetarian gumbo over cooked rice.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  11. Enjoy the flavorful and hearty vegetarian gumbo!

Note: Feel free to customize the vegetables and spices according to your taste preferences. You can also add additional vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for more variety.