Okra Gumbo Recipe
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Okra Gumbo

By: ILUV2SAVE  
"Thickened with a roux, this vegetarian gumbo is rich with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and okra."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 (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
  • 1/2 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.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • File powder is a seasoning made from the ground, dried leaves of the sassafras tree. It's an integral part of Creole cooking, and is used to thicken and flavor Gumbos and other Creole dishes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 107 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by { Heidi } Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
10/23/07 *orginal review*I was so excited, I finally found file powder. It was in the seafood... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by PMCCANE 
I used Rotelle cubed tomatoes with chilies and they came out great. Took to a party and had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by LadyHvnly 
okra takes the place if file. Commercial file powder is mixed with thyme. It gives a unique... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2004 by RP 
This was good after I made changes. After following the recipe it was so thick that there was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by ghc630 
When using roux and okra, there is no need to also add file powder. File is to be used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Just a comment to Sinsgirl if you decide to give this recipe another shot. If you skip the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by RR 
This was good. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it really does need some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2005 by Caroline C 
Not bad, but not super outstanding. I used a purple pepper instead of green (tastes pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by Wren Song Heart 
This was a new dish for my family and it was a great hit. I did not have the thickening agent... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2004 by WESTIE RESCUE 
This is a very good vegetarian gumbo. I left out the green peppers and instead used one... MORE

 
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