Vegetarian Gumbo Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the cauliflower, slice the mushrooms, and dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

3. 3

   Add the Remaining Ingredients

   Stir in the chopped cauliflower, sliced mushrooms, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the Gumbo

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

5. 5

   Cook the Rice

   While the gumbo is simmering, cook the Carolina gold rice according to package instructions.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf from the gumbo. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the gumbo over the cooked rice and top with crisped okra.