Gumbo Z'herbes Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped mustard greens; 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped turnip greens; 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped collard greens; 12 head cabbage, shredded; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 quarts water (8 cups); ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick); 2 onions, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 lb veal stew meat, well trimmed and cut into small pieces; 34 lb ham, well trimmed and cut into small pieces; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup butter, room temperature (1/2 stick); 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups cooked rice; file powder (optional); additional hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped mustard greens
1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped turnip greens
1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped collard greens
12 head cabbage, shredded
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 quarts water (8 cups)
¼ cup butter (1/2 stick)
2 onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb veal stew meat, well trimmed and cut into small pieces
34 lb ham, well trimmed and cut into small pieces
1 bunch green onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup butter, room temperature (1/2 stick)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups cooked rice
file powder (optional)
additional hot pepper sauce

1
Combine first 11 items in Dutch oven or other large pot.
2
Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer while preparing remainder of recipe.
3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add onion, green pepper and celery and saute until limp.
5
Add to greens, stirring to blend well.
6
Heat oil in same small skillet.
7
Saute veal and ham in small batches until browned;add to Dutch oven.
8
When all meat has been added, simmer 1 hour.
9
Add green onion,garlic, parsley, pepper sauce, salt and pepper and mix well.
10
(if desired remove about 1 quart gumbo, puree in blender and return to Dutch oven.
11
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12
Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
13
Combine remaining butter with flour and mix to a smooth paste.Add a small amount at a time to gumbo and stir until well blended.
14
Cook another 30 minutes.
15
Serve over about 1/2 cup rice in soup bowls.
16
Top each bowl with a sprinkle of file' powder, if desired, and serve with additional hot pepper sauce.

7531

kcal

Calories

419

Fat

288

Carbs

681

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped mustard greens, 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped turnip greens, 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped collard greens, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'herbes falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Z'herbes

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