Okra Gumbo



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1mediumgreen bell pepper, finely chopped

  • ½(16 ounce) packagefrozen okra, thawed and sliced

  • 8ouncesfresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes with juice

  • 1(6 ounce) cantomato paste

  • ½teaspoonfile powder

  • 2bay leaves

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour


  • Directions

    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.

    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.

    Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    105 Calories
    6g Fat
    12g Carbs
    3g Protein

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