Kidney Bean Gumbo

Name: Kidney Bean Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh okra or 1 1/2 cups frozen okra, sliced; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; black pepper; cayenne pepper; salt (optional); 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 3 cups cooked brown rice

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh okra or 1 1/2 cups frozen okra, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
black pepper
cayenne pepper
salt (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 cup frozen peas
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

1

Cook the sliced okra in boiling water just until tender; set aside.
2

Saute the onion and garlic in oil until the onion is soft and golden.
3

Add the celery and greepeppers, cook until tender.
4

Add tomatoes and heat to boiling.
5

Reduce heat, add seasonings adjusting to fit personal taste and simmer for 45 minutes.
6

Add okra, peas and beans.
7

Cook a few minutes until peas are done and beans and okra are warmed.
8

Serve over cooked brown rice.