Quick Vegetarian Gumbo
Serves 4
Time 35 min
This savory soup is perfect for a cold day, or just when you feel in the mood for a hearty dish. We use vegetarian sausage links here, and you can choose your favorite flavor.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 (16.0-ounce) package frozen bell pepper strips
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tablespoon blackened cajun spice
- 1/2 pound vegetarian sausage links, Cajun or spicy variety, cut into 1-inch slices
- 3/4 cup rice (white or quick-cooking brown)
- 8 ounces frozen cut okra
- Hot sauce to taste
Method
Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot until warm.
Add garlic and sauté briefly.
Stir in peppers.
Cook another 4 minutes then add tomatoes, beans, seasoning and sausage.
Bring to a boil and add rice.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add okra and simmer another 10 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Serve with hot sauce on the side.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 530 calories (170 from fat), 19g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 69g carbohydrates (13g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 23g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 (16.0-ounce) package frozen bell pepper strips
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tablespoon blackened cajun spice
- 1/2 pound vegetarian sausage links, Cajun or spicy variety, cut into 1-inch slices
- 3/4 cup rice (white or quick-cooking brown)
- 8 ounces frozen cut okra
- Hot sauce to taste