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A basic gumbo recipe, vegetarian (or can add shrimp to it). Ingredients:
1 t butter |
1 t olive oil |
2 t whole wheat flour |
1/2 c onions, chopped |
1/4 c celery, chopped |
1/4 c bell pepper, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 1/2 c sliced okra |
1 c water |
1/4 t thyme |
1/2 t salt |
1 pinch black pepper |
1 pinch cayenne |
1 t. worchestershire sauce |
3 1/5 oz tofu (2 servings, each 1/5 of block) |
Directions:
1. Press tofu slices, then cube and marinate 1/2 hour or more. 2. Place tofu cubes in oiled pan and bake 300 degrees for 30 minutes, or saute lightly. 3. Toast flour in a skillet. 4. Finely chop onions, celery and peppers (the Trinity ). 5. Saute Trinity in butter and olive oil. 6. Add flour to veggies, stirring and let bubble a bit. 7. Add water or vegetable broth to make a roux. 8. Add okra (if using fresh, add to veggies before flour) 9. Add seasonings and adjust taste 10. Add tofu (or shrimp) and let simmer for at least 30 minutes. |
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