Gumbo Z’herbes with Perfect Rice

Gumbo z’herbes is a traditional dish from Louisiana, often prepared during Lent when meat is traditionally avoided. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who eat it.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Gumbo Z’herbes with Perfect Rice

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Cajun, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Onion
• 1 cup Green bell pepper
• 1 cup Celery stalks
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 bunch Collard greens
• 1 bunch Mustard greens
• 1 bunch Turnip greens
• 1 bunch Spinach
• 2 cups Cooked rice

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring constantly.
5. Add thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, wash and chop the collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, and spinach.
8. Add the greens to the pot and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
9. Serve the gumbo z'herbes over cooked rice.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.