Vegan Gumbo Recipe
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4.9
Vegan Gumbo Recipe
Description
The Vegan Gumbo recipe starts by making a light roux with oil and flour to create the characteristic thickening and nutty base. To this, diced onions, garlic, celery, and two kinds of bell peppers are added with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to build a layered spice profile. Fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth form the liquid base, enhanced by liquid smoke and bay leaves for depth.
Kidney beans, white beans, mushrooms, and optional veggie sausages are stirred in before simmering to allow flavors to develop and vegetables to soften. The gumbo thickens slightly during cooking but remains broth-like, with a robust and balanced heat level that can be adjusted via cayenne. Serving is versatile with or without rice.
Prevent burning the roux and vegetables by stirring frequently. Serve gumbo hot as it thickens upon cooling, maintaining a slightly thick consistency. Adjust spiciness according to preference. This vegan version offers hearty texture and flavor without animal products.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 fire roasted tomatoes in their juices, 14.5-ounce can
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke of
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
- 1 White beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
- 1 cup mushroom diced
- veggie sausages (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- Add flour and stir the flour until it starts to turn light brown. Watch closely to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Add onion, garlic, celery, peppers, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes, broth, liquid smoke, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a rumbling boil.
- Turn down the heat. Add beans, mushrooms, and sausage (if using), cover, and let simmer for 25 minutes.
Notes
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent roux and vegetables from burning.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness; note that Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika add mild heat.
- Serve gumbo hot for optimal thickness and flavor; it will thicken more as it cools.
- Gumbo pairs well served over rice or enjoyed on its own.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1387mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1117mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4308IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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