Chef Whitney's Vegan Gumbo Recipe

If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy stew, then look no further! Our January Chef of the Month, Whitney Watts, has shared with us her famous Vegan Gumbo Recipe. Complete with fresh ingredients and stock full of flavors, this Gumbo is a perfect to bring in the new year! Find it below.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup of vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
• 1 red onion, roughly chopped
• 1 Cup of flour (gluten free optional)
• 10 Cups of water
• 1/2 Cups of coconut aminos
• 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
• 3 celery stocks, diced
• 1.5 Cup of mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 1/2 Cup of lentils
• 1 Cup of cooked chickpeas
• 1 Cup of crushed tomato
• 1 TSBP Liquid smoke
• 1 TSP Cayenne
• 1 TBSP Thyme
• 2 TBSP Garlic powder
• 1/2 TSP Sea Salt
• 4 Bay leaves
• 1 Cup of fresh okra

Directions

1. Add vegan butter to medium heat and stir until melted. Mix in red onion and stir until onion softens.
2. Add flour and stir. It will form a tough/ lumpy consistency. Add water and continue to stir until smooth.
3. Add in soy sauce, crushed tomato, stir and bring to simmer.
4. Stir in all vegetables, seasonings and beans. Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes & stir occasionally. Eat with rice & enjoy!

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