Bean And Bean Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients for Bean And Bean Gumbo

• Olive Oil
• Onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Green Chili
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Thyme
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• Bell Pepper
• Water
• 1 cup sliced okra
• Black Eyed Peas
• 1 cup cannellini beans, canned and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Fresh Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• Fresh Parsley
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Make Bean And Bean Gumbo

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped serrano chiles. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the paprika, cumin, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped celery and bell pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
5. Pour in 6 cups of water or vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add the okra, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, brown sugar, and diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornmeal and 3 tablespoons of water or stock until smooth.
8. Gradually whisk the cornmeal mixture into the simmering gumbo.
9. Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the gumbo has thickened slightly and the cornmeal is cooked through.
10. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve hot over rice or with cornbread. Enjoy!