Vegan Gumbo

In this hearty vegan gumbo recipe, you can taste the rich flavors of Louisiana. This dish is great for when you want comfort food but don't want to eat meat. It's full of healthy ingredients like okra, beans, and fragrant spices.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup okra, sliced
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups cooked rice, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion, bell pepper, and celery

Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes

Add garlic and okra, cook for another 2 minutes

Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bay leaves, paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper

Season with salt and pepper

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

Remove bay leaves before serving

Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley

Enjoy your delicious vegan gumbo!