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Gumbo z’Herbes Made With Greens, A Green Gumbo Recipe

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A traditional green gumbo featuring a mix of greens and cabbage, thickened with a roux, and flavored with smoked sausage and spices for a hearty Creole dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 20 cups mixed greens (collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, spinach, arugula, kale, beet greens, carrot tops, swiss chard, etc.)
  • 2 cups chopped parsley, loose packed
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 dried bay leaves, optional
  • chopped green onion for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add sliced smoked sausage, and cook until browned; remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat ¼ cup olive oil, whisk in ¼ cup flour to make a roux, and cook until darkened. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Pour in 8 cups vegetable broth, stir to combine, bring to a boil, then add greens a little at a time until wilted. Stir in parsley, cabbage, red pepper flakes, salt, and bay leaves.
  4. Add the browned sausage back to the pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Serve with cooked white rice and garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Use a variety of greens for the best flavor and nutrition; adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level. Gumbo file powder can be added at serving for extra thickening if needed. Serve over hot rice for a complete meal.

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