Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon file powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon file powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
3
Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Okra 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.

Okra Gumbo

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