BEAN AND BEAN GUMBO

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Making this spicy dish is much simpler than it looks! Serve on rice or with freshly baked cornbread. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Gumbo

Time 50m

Yield 8-9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 -2 fresh green chili, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 stalks celery, diced
1 large bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable stock, plus
3 tablespoons water or 3 tablespoons vegetable stock
2 cups fresh sliced okra or 2 cups frozen sliced okra
1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (15-oz. can)
1 1/2 cups cooked white beans (15-oz. can)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, warm the oil.
  • Stir in the onions, garlic, and chiles.
  • Cover and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the paprika, cumin, thyme, celery, bell peppers, and 3 cups of the water or stock.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover,and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the okra, black-eyed peas, white beans, brown sugar, and tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornmeal and the remaining 3 tbls.
  • of water or stock and stir into the gumbo.
  • Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cornmeal is cooked and the gumbo thickens slightly.
  • Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

BD.F Khan
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I love that this gumbo is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


EMMERENCIA FOGAM
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a very affordable meal.


Miguel Vega
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I've made this gumbo several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand when you're short on time.


Marzia Tabassum
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This gumbo is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and will warm you up from the inside out.


ARMANDSS KALNINS
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I'm not a big fan of gumbo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Vuyo Makiti
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This gumbo is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Benjamin Steenekamp
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I made this gumbo for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Gift Nayame
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the beans are cooked to perfection.


Jahid hasan Touhed
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I love this gumbo! It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving something hearty and comforting.


asmahanmohamed 173
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This gumbo is so delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice this month!


Mbabazi Philbert
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I made this gumbo for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Shadeyah Higgins
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Wow! This bean and bean gumbo is amazing. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the beans are perfectly cooked.


angela aliass
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This gumbo was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! It was rich, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice.


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