VEGETARIAN GUMBO

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I tried this recipe last weekend, it's from Vegetarian Magazine.

It's very tasty and easy too.

 

Vegetarian Gumbo

 

1/2 c veg oil

1/3 c flour

1 small onion chopped (1 c)

1 small green pepper, chopped (1 c)

3 stalks celery, chopped (1 c)

1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes

2 c fresh or frozen green beans

3 carrots, sliced (2 c)

1 parsnip, diced (1 c)

1 c fresh or frozen sliced okra (optional)

1 tbs ground cumin

1 tbs paprika

1 tbs dried oregano

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

 

Stir together oil and flour in Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot until

smooth. Cook over high heat 10 minutes or until roux turns a dark

caramel color, stirring constantly.

Add onion, bell pepper and celery and cook 5 minutes, or until

vegetables are softened. Stir in all remaining ingreients and 4 cups

water. Season w/ salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover

and cook 40 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve over rice.

 

Per serving 216 cal, 3 g protein, 14.5 g total fat (2 g sat fat), 21

g carb, 309 g sodium, 6 g fiber, 8 g sugar