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

Tracey Cooke (Maria)
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This stew is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Amanda Luke
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Sonjit Uraw
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This stew is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Jitendra Mishra
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this stew. It's so flavorful and hearty.


md pabel
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Isaac Happy
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I love that this stew is made with all fresh vegetables. It's so healthy and delicious.


Richard Eubanks
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting and the flavors are amazing.


Jack Brosius
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Tim Little
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This is the best vegetable gumbo stew I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the stew is so hearty and filling.


Elizabeth Tavira
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Sterling Johnson
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and the spices are perfect.


KingDoesLego
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


K H U Z A I F A • S A L M I
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian gumbo stew. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the stew is very flavorful.


peerphton peerphton
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and the stew is so hearty and filling.


Shaista Farhan
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This vegetable gumbo stew is delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew is hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.