Greens Gumbo Recipe

Name: Greens Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch each: collard, turnip, mustard, kale, carrot tops, radish tops, watercress; 2 bunches beet tops; 1 head cabbage; 3 lb. spinach; 2 lb. slab bacon, cut into 4 pieces; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 c. chopped celery, green pepper and sliced scallions; 1 bunch parsley; 10 c. water; 5 cloves chopped garlic; 1 lb. smoked ham, cut in bite size pieces; 1 lb. Creole sausage, bite size pieces (I use any type of spicy sausage available); 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. thyme and sweet basil; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. allspice and cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 Tbsp. butter (1 stick); 5 Tbsp. flour

Servings: persons

1 bunch each: collard, turnip, mustard, kale, carrot tops, radish tops, watercress
2 bunches beet tops
1 head cabbage
3 lb. spinach
2 lb. slab bacon, cut into 4 pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
1 c. chopped celery, green pepper and sliced scallions
1 bunch parsley
10 c. water
5 cloves chopped garlic
1 lb. smoked ham, cut in bite size pieces
1 lb. Creole sausage, bite size pieces (I use any type of spicy sausage available)
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. thyme and sweet basil
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. allspice and cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
salt and freshly ground pepper
8 Tbsp. butter (1 stick)
5 Tbsp. flour

1
Pick the greens, removing all dead leaves and large stems. Wash them several times.
2
Place the greens in a large pot along with the bacon, onions, parsley, celery, green pepper and water. Bring to a boil; lower the heat and cook, covered, for 1 to 2 hours until the greens are tender.
3
Drain the greens, reserving the cooking liquid.
4
Discard the bacon.
5
When the greens are cool enough to handle, divide them in half.
6
Coarsely chop half and put the other half through a blender or processor.
7
In the pot, without liquid, saute the scallions, garlic, ham and sausage in the vegetable oil for 10 minutes.

1958

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch each: collard, turnip, mustard, kale, carrot tops, radish tops, watercress, 2 bunches beet tops, 1 head cabbage, 3 lb. spinach, and more.

Yes, Greens Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greens Gumbo

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