Vegan Gumbo (White beans, chickpeas, mushrooms)
A vegan gumbo prepared with white beans, chickpeas, and mushrooms, simmered with spices and vegetables for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| White Beans (cooked and drained) | 400 | Grams |
| Chickpeas (cooked and drained) | 400 | Grams |
| Mushrooms (sliced) | 300 | Grams |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Bell Pepper (chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Celery (chopped) | 2 | Stalk |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Vegetable Broth (low sodium) | 1 | Liter |
| Tomato Paste | 3 | Tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Flour | 2 | Tbsp |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | Count |
| Thyme (dried) | 1 | Tsp |
| Cajun Seasoning | 2 | Tsp |
| Salt (or to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Parsley (chopped for garnish) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and stir continuously to make a roux, cooking until it turns a light brown color.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add the tomato paste, cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the cooked white beans and chickpeas to the pot. Stir and let it simmer for another 10 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Prep
- Soak white beans overnight if using dried beans.
- Soak chickpeas overnight if using dried chickpeas.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotWooden SpoonMeasuring Spoons