Quick Vegetable Gumbo Recipe

Craving a flavorful, vegetarian gumbo without the long wait? This recipe delivers a vibrant, spicy gumbo in just 35 minutes! Customize the spice level to your liking – perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying weekend lunch. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 238.6 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Vegetable Gumbo

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How to Make Quick Vegetable Gumbo

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), and 4 cloves garlic (minced).
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato juice, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste), and 2 bay leaves.
  5. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
  8. Add 1 cup fresh okra (sliced).
  9. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until okra is tender.
  10. Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g