Gumbo Des Herbes (Green Gumbo) Recipe

Name: Gumbo Des Herbes (Green Gumbo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup safflower or canola oil; 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tsp minced garlic; 4 cups mushroom stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 2 pounds mixed greens: mustard, carrot tops, and or beet greens; 1 fresh protobello mushrooms, sliced; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup safflower or canola oil
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
4 cups mushroom stock
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 pounds mixed greens: mustard, carrot tops, and or beet greens
1 fresh protobello mushrooms, sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked white rice

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1. Prepare a dark roux: heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat just until smoke riese from the surface. Sprinkle the flour over the hot oil and stir to blend it in thoroughly. Keep cooking and stirring until the mixture is very dark, 10-20 minutes.
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2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Stir the vegetables into the roux, return the pan to medium heat, and cook until soft, 10 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat the mushroom stock until it is almost simmering.
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4. Slowly add the stock to the roux, stirring constantly, and bring it to a boil. Add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne, and white pepper. Stir in the greens and the mushroom. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 45 minutes.
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5. Serve over hot white rice.

1213

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup safflower or canola oil, 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Des Herbes (Green Gumbo) 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.

Gumbo Des Herbes (Green Gumbo)

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