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Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

SUBMITTED BY: Paula PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This is a super easy gumbo. Smoked turkey may be substituted for the ham. Tastes even better the next day! Top with cooked rice and garnish with parsley and chopped green onions to serve."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped okra
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 1/3 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and whisk in flour. Whisking constantly, cook 5 to 7 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in okra, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Thoroughly blend roux into the vegetable mixture. Stir in water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix in ham, and continue cooking 15 minutes, until tender.
  5. Stir in black-eyed peas, and continue cooking until heated through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by MSTKR6
This recipe was soooooo delicious and so easy. I used fresh veggies, except for the tomatoes;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by tommy
This is a very good recipe! The only thing I did different was to cook the onion and celery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by BAKINGGARDENS
Great tasting, very filling & easy to make. Number one hit at my house! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Gina W.
This recipie was ok, I probably wouldn't make it again. I made it for a dinner party and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by SLASHY
Easy to make and full of flavor! I used can vegs and add it with the juice to omit the water.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by HAUSER49
Good soup! I did make some changes. I used 1/2 cup oil & 2/3 cup flour to start. I added 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2005 by MARGARET CARR
I will definitely make this again. I made some changes. First, I used smoked sausage instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JANBICKERS
I'm sorry to say that this dish isn't to my families taste. The Okra was very fibrous and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by Bam
This recipe is DE-LISH! I added shrimp and rice and left out the okra (couldn't find any...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by CANDYBEE
This was good. I made sure I baked the okra in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes. This keeps it...