Vegetarian Louisiana Gumbo
Taken from vegetarian times, march 2003. since this was first posted, we have made this and found it to be delicious! we didn't have as much okra as the recipe called for, but would recommed using the entire amount suggested as it is an important ingredient. We hope you enjoy it!!!!
Steps
To make roux: in medium-sized , heavy-gauge saucepan , heat oil and garlic over medium heat , about 1 minute.
Avoid browning garlic.
Whisk in flour and increase heat to medium-high.
Whisk continuously , and when paste begins to darken , add broth and worcestershire sauce.
Continue to whisk as roux thickens , about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
To make gumbo: spray 5-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray or wipe down with olive oil.
Heat saucepan over medium-high heat and add garlic , onion , and pepper.
Saut 3 minutes , and add okra.
Cook 5 minutes , and add vegetarian links and seitan.
Cook mixture 8 minutes , stirring often.
Add sherry.
Add cup broth to pan.
Place tomatoes in food processor , and pulse to chop coarsely.
Add tomatoes to broth.
Whisk remaining cup broth into roux , and stir mixture into gumbo.
Add thyme , coriander , and hot pepper sauce.
Reduce heat to low.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat , and serve.
Ingredients
olive oil, instant minced garlic, unbleached all-purpose flour, vegetable broth, vegetarian worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, red onions, green bell pepper, fresh okra, vegetarian sausage links, chicken seitan strips, dry sherry, stewed tomatoes, dried thyme, dried coriander, hot pepper sauce