Okra Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 (16 oz) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp file powder
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	72.26 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.15g	8%
Cholesterol	0.21mg	0%
Sodium	295.7mg	12%
Potassium	182.25mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.59g	2%
Sugars	2.26g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	4%
Protein	1.52g	3%
Vitamin C	18mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	10.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.31 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.58g	8%
Cholesterol	0.27mg	0%
Sodium	377.78mg	12%
Potassium	232.85mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.14g	2%
Sugars	2.89g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	4%
Protein	1.94g	3%
Vitamin C	22.9mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	12%
Iron	8.6mg	38%
Calcium	13.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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