Vegan Gumbo Recipe
This healthy vegan Gumbo with okra and lentils is made without meat, seafood, and a roux. The recipe is flavorful, satisfying, filling, nourishing, rich in plant-based protein, and easy to make. You can enjoy this gluten-free, meat-free dinner with rice, bread or even potatoes.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 5 oz (140 g) mushrooms sliced (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup dry lentils (I used brown)
- 3 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 14 oz (400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) okra chopped
- 15 oz can of (250 g) cannellini beans or cooked beans of choice
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1-2 tbsp plant-based milk to thicken (optional)
- Fresh herbs e.g. parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Watch the video (scroll down a bit) to see all instruction steps.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the spices, the lentils, and broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Now add the bay leaves and cook the vegan Gumbo with a lid on for about 15 minutes.
- Then add the crushed tomatoes and okra and stir. Let the Gumbo simmer for a further 10-15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked but not mushy.
- Finally, add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and the cooked beans.
- You can also mix 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1-2 tbsp plant-based milk and add it to the Gumbo to thicken.
- Taste it, if you want it spicier, add more red pepper flakes, or hot sauce to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy! Can be served with rice, potatoes or bread.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Gumbo Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
356
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
13
g
52
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.