Best 7 Vegetable Gumbo Stew Recipes

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Welcome to the world of tantalizing flavors and nourishing ingredients as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for vegetable gumbo stew. This hearty and flavorful stew, with its origins in the vibrant Louisiana cuisine, is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a rich, savory broth that is sure to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore the various elements that make this dish so special, from the selection of the freshest vegetables to the secrets of creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful broth. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the process of crafting a mouthwatering vegetable gumbo stew that will leave you craving for more.

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VEGETARIAN GUMBO



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No one will miss the meat in this satisfying stew (it's also vegan!). It starts with a roux and the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, then calls for both fresh ingredients (okra and yellow squash) and canned (tomatoes and black-eyed peas).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons safflower oil
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
Kosher salt
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's
4 cups vegetable broth
8 ounces okra, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (2 cups)
1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and chopped (2 cups)
1 can (14 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Steamed white rice and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, whisk together oil and flour to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until mixture is the color of butterscotch, about 10 minutes.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and Creole seasoning; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in broth, okra, squash, and peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve over rice, sprinkled with scallions.

VEGETABLE GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (preferably hot)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pound kale or Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
1 10-ounce package frozen black-eyed peas
Brown rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, 3 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in the vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, then cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the greens and black-eyed peas to the pot. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the rice, if desired.

VEGETABLE GUMBO



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Veggie gumbo from the Grace Lutheran Church Cookbook I bought at a garage sale. The book doesnt say where Grace Lutheran is, but I thought it sounded great.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Gumbo

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb okra, sliced,fresh,frozen
1 lb tomatoes, fresh,or canned
2 cups corn, fresh,frozen,canned
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules
1/2 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon basil or 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced

Steps:

  • Method: In a large heavy stew pot, place bouillon and white grape juice, onion, green pepper, celery garlic, cook until tender, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add other ingredients, cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom.
  • Cover and simmer gently until corn and okra are done.
  • (or simmer in crockpot 6-7 hours) If you use dried herbs, rub them with the palms of your hands before adding to the pot, this releases their mojo.

VEGETABLE GUMBO STEW



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Enjoy this traditional vegetable stew - rich in flavor with rice, okra, lima beans, bell pepper and herbs. Perfect if you love African cuisine!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve vegetable broth
1/2 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans or black-eyed peas, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown. Stir in onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in remaining ingredients except lima beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lima beans. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lima beans are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

VEGETABLE GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 34

1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup corn
1 red pepper, large dice
1 green pepper, large dice
2 celery sticks, large dice
1 onion, large dice
1/2 cup okra, large slice
1 gallon vegetable stock, recipe follows
1/4 cup brown roux
1/2 (8-ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons each thyme, sage, rosemary
2 tablespoons seafood spice
2 tablespoons sassafrass leaves
Lemon juice, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup okra, sliced
1/4 cup tomatoes, skinned, seeded, diced
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup spaghetti squash
1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 ounce thyme, chopped
1 ounce sage, chopped
1 ounce rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 carrots, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
2 cups mushroom stems
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 onion, large dice
1/2 bunch parsley stems
1 gallon water

Steps:

  • Creole Sauce: In a large soup pot, sweat all your vegetables except for your tomatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes, add your liquid and bring to a simmer. When it begins to boil take a little liquid out and place it in a bowl and slowly stir in your roux, then slowly add that back to the simmering liquid. Let simmer for 15 minutes, add your tomatoes, herbs, seasonings, lemon juice and chili paste. Simmer 10 minutes or until desired taste. In a blender puree everything (be careful not to put too much in at one time to prevent from burning yourself).
  • Garnish: In a large pot, heat oil, sweat all of your vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes. Add your creole sauce, bring to a simmer and let simmer for five minutes. Add your herbs and let simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large stock pot, over high heat, place all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stock for 45 minutes. Strain the liquid and set aside.

FIRE ROASTED VEGETARIAN GUMBO



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The smokiness from the paprika, roasted peppers, and tomatoes takes the place of andouille sausage in this vegetarian gumbo. With a lot of spice and flavor, this gumbo is a great way to warm up on a cold winter's night.

Provided by JessMacintyre

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 serrano pepper
1 banana pepper
1 small jalapeno chile pepper
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 green bell peppers, chopped
1 quart vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon file powder
1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 parsnip, peeled and cubed
1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen cut okra, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Arrange the serrano, banana, and jalapeno chile peppers on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Watch carefully and broil just until the skins blacken and blister, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the peppers and continue broiling until all sides are blackened. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a sealed paper bag to steam. After 15 to 20 minutes, remove peppers from the bag and peel off the crispy black skin. Remove stems and seeds from the peppers, coarsely chop, and place in a bowl.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled over the oil just begins to bubble. Whisk in the rest of the flour and cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture is well blended and dark brown, about 20 minutes. Once it becomes dark brown, remove the roux from the heat.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of canola oil into a deep soup pot and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is just about to smoke, stir in the celery with half of the onions and bell peppers. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir 1/4 cup of the vegetable broth into the pot. Cover, and simmer until almost all the liquid is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir the serrano, banana, and jalapeno chile peppers, along with the uncooked bell peppers and onions, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika file powder, into the cooked bell peppers and onions. Stir the roux and 1 cup of stock into the vegetable mixture until the roux dissolves. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sweet potato, parsnip, red beans, black-eyed peas, okra, and remaining stock. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 885.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

VEGETABLE GUMBO (CROCK POT)



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Low calorie and filling vegetable soup which makes an easy dinner by itself or with grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe needs a large (5 quart or larger) slow cooker/crock pot. Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Gumbo

Time 6h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 onion, chopped
6 stalks celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced)
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, cracked
1 bay leaf
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup brown rice
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons lemon juice
salt (optional)
2 cups okra, sliced (I use frozen)
1 green pepper, diced
1 -2 dash hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil for 30 seconds. Add onions and celery, cook stirring until soft (5 minutes).
  • Stir in garlic, thyme, peppercorns, and bay leaf, cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to large crock pot insert.
  • Stir in rice and broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours or until rice is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • In a small cup mix together the paprika and lemon juice.
  • Add paprika/lemon juice mixture, okra and green pepper, stirring in well.
  • Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes or until pepper is tender.
  • Add a dash or two of hot pepper sauce if desired.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your vegetable gumbo stew the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're adding the vegetables to the pot, don't overcrowd it. Otherwise, they won't cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your stew. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the vegetables to soften and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for vegetable gumbo stew include rice, cornbread, and hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Vegetable gumbo stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a vegetable gumbo stew that the whole family will love.

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