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, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 0.5 (16 ounce) packagesliced frozen okra, thawed; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ teaspoon file powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
0.5 (16 ounce) packagesliced frozen okra, thawed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon file powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
First, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the onion, green pepper & minced garlic and saute until tender.
3
Stir in the okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
4
Once they begin to boil, reduce the heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 45 minutes.
5
About 30 minutes into the cooking time, add the corn (optional).
6
Next, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
7
Add flour, stirring constantly and cook 2 to 5 minutes until a golden roux has formed.
8
Once the roux has been prepared, spoon the roux into the okra mixture and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.

175

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* 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 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium green bell pepper, diced, 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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