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

TPS gammer
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


promusic556
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I've been making this stew for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Patti Sommerfield
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my kids, but I loved it. I would recommend serving it with a side of bread or rice to help balance out the heat.


Juo_thi
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I would definitely make this stew again. It's a great addition to my weeknight dinner rotation.


Sarah Abdulkadir
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This stew was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some carrots, celery, and potatoes and it turned out great.


Syona Feliciano
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I'm not a fan of gumbo, but I actually really enjoyed this stew. It was flavorful and hearty.


Md tahmid talukder
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This stew was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more broth or water.


Star Shot
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I loved the addition of okra to this stew. It gave it a unique and delicious flavor.


Opponig ramzey
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This stew was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.


gagan oli
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I would definitely recommend this stew to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Keke Palmer
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and then reheated it throughout the week for lunch and dinner.


Deep Deep
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Faze Darko
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This stew was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the flavor and the fun shapes of the vegetables.


Monisha Richard
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to taste.


Bilalahmed Baloch
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Jaanaki Chand
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


Yami Ordaz
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This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of vegetables and spices.


BenB Mfula
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this stew. The okra was cooked perfectly and added a nice texture to the dish.


Inga Inganathi
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This vegetable gumbo stew was a big hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of okra, which gave the stew a nice slimy texture.