Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole Recipe

Name: Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound okra sliced diagonally, or 20 ounces frozen; 1 each celery stalks sliced diagonally; 2 each sweet bell peppers cut into strips; 20 ounces lima beans frozen; 8 ears corn fresh, kernels removed, or 20 ounces frozen corn; butter or margarine; bread crumbs; 1 small onions chopped; 4 each tomatoes sliced; 2 each serrano chiles thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon basil fresh; 1/2 teaspoon basil crumbled; salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound okra sliced diagonally, or 20 ounces frozen
1 each celery stalks sliced diagonally
2 each sweet bell peppers cut into strips
20 ounces lima beans frozen
8 ears corn fresh, kernels removed, or 20 ounces frozen corn
butter or margarine
bread crumbs
1 small onions chopped
4 each tomatoes sliced
2 each serrano chiles thinly sliced
1 teaspoon basil fresh
1/2 teaspoon basil crumbled
salt and black pepper to taste

1
Cook fresh okra briefly in boiling salted water; drain.
2
Blanch celery in boiling salted water.
3
Add bell peppers and lima beans and cook until just tender; during last 30 seconds, add corn (do not overcook), then drain vegetables.
4
Oil a large baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs; add a layer of corn-bean mixture and okra.
5
Combine onion, tomatoes and basil; spoon layer of onion-tomato mixture over bottom layer in dish.
6
Sprinkle with chiles and season with salt and pepper.
7
Dot with margarine and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
8
Repeat layering until casserole is filled.
9
Top with a layer of okra that has been dipped in crumbs and lightly sauteed.
10
Bake uncovered in preheated 300F for 1 hour.
11
NOTE: This can be baked in the morning and reheated slowly before serving.
12
It tastes even better the second day.

379

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound okra sliced diagonally, or 20 ounces frozen, 1 each celery stalks sliced diagonally, 2 each sweet bell peppers cut into strips, 20 ounces lima beans frozen, and more.

Yes, Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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