Vegetarian Okra Gumbo

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Okra, tomato, and green pepper with veggie broth and white rice makes a healthy and satisfying meal and even better leftovers.

serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups sliced okra
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 packet imitation ham powder, available in the Kosher food section
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 dash Cajun seasoning (more if desired)
1 cup boiling vegetable broth or water
hot, cooked white rice

directions

Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter. When melted, add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft.

Add the tomato, okra, mushrooms, imitation ham powder, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and boiling broth or water. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the gumbo thickens, about 45 minutes. If the gumbo is too thick, add additional broth or water as desired.

Serve the gumbo over hot, cooked rice.

added by

Josh Gunn, CDKitchen Staff
Read more: Vegetarians Get Gumbo Too

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