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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Legumes
Spices and Seasoning
Liquids
Fats
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves and slice the okra.
- 2
Rinse the Legumes
Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans and black-eyed peas under cold water.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Garlic and Spices
Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Broth and Legumes
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed kidney beans and black-eyed peas. Stir to combine.
- 6
Incorporate Okra
Add the sliced okra and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Add Spinach and Coconut Milk
Stir in the fresh spinach and coconut milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- 8
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the gumbo and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.