Okra Gumbo

Okra Gumbo
  • 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.

04/11/2018
Okra Gumbo, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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