Gumbo Z'herbes with Wild Rice Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'herbes with Wild Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 pound ham, diced; 2 pounds mixed greens (1/2 pound each spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves), tough stems removed and coarsely chopped; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1 cup wild rice; 2 to 3 small bay leaves; Salt; Cayenne, to taste; Pinch ground thyme; Up to 1/4 cup file powder, to taste, optional; Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish; Chopped green onions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 pound ham, diced
2 pounds mixed greens (1/2 pound each spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves), tough stems removed and coarsely chopped
3 quarts chicken stock
1 cup wild rice
2 to 3 small bay leaves
Salt
Cayenne, to taste
Pinch ground thyme
Up to 1/4 cup file powder, to taste, optional
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish

1
Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the onion, green onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2
Add ham and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add greens, a handful at a time, stirring them into oil until wilted before adding next bunch.
4
Add stock, wild rice, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne to taste, and thyme.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning -- greens should be tender and slightly spicy; add enough salt to enhance flavors.
7
Wild rice should be tender and puffed.
8
To thicken, have gumbo bubbling gently and stir in 1 tablespoon file powder to start, if desired; add file a little at a time until thickened; simmer 3 minutes more.
9
Serve with chopped parsley and green onions.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons chopped green onions, 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'herbes with Wild Rice 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!

Gumbo Z'herbes with Wild Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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