Okra-Rice Gumbo Recipe

Name: Okra-Rice Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium celery stalks, diced; 5 cups water; One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 cups small, tender okra, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2/3 cup raw brown rice, rinsed; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands); 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium celery stalks, diced
5 cups water
One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups small, tender okra, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup raw brown rice, rinsed
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions and celery and saute over low heat until the onions are golden.
3
Add the water and all the remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper.
4
Enough red pepper flakes or cayenne should be used to give the soup a distinct bite, but use your discretion.
5
Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered, stirring occasionally, for about an hour, or until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
6
Discard the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve at once, or if time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so, then heat through before serving.
8
The soup will thicken considerably as it stands.
9
Add more water as needed and adjust the seasonings, but let it remain very thick.
10
Per serving:
11
Calories: 153
12
Total fat: 5g
13
Protein: 4g
14
Fiber: 5g
15
Carbohydrate: 25g
16
Cholesterol: 0mg
17
Sodium: 28mg

206

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium celery stalks, diced, 5 cups water, and more.

Yes, Okra-Rice 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-Rice Gumbo

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