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Lentil Gumbo

Servings

6bowls

Ingredients

1tablespoon olive oil
2tablespoons flour
1 1/2cup onionchopped
1 bell pepperred
2stalks celerychopped
1teaspoon garlicminced (about 2 cloves)
1cup lentilsdried
2cups okrachopped (fresh or frozen)
1tablespoon thymefresh (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2teaspoon oreganodried
1/2teaspoon Cajun seasoning(or a blend of 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper & 1/2 tsp paprika)
1/2teaspoon cayenne pepper
3cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 8 oz can low sodium tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add the oil and flour. Stir or whisk together until a roux is formed, turning a light brown caramel color, around 10 minutes. Be sure not to let it burn.
Add your onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute until vegetables begin to sweat, about another 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
Add the remaining ingredients, minus the tomato sauce.
Bring to a quick boil then reduce to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
Add tomato sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir together and keep warm.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve into bowls and garnish with jalapeno or cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Optional: Serve over 1 cup cauliflower, riced or finely chopped!

Nutrition Facts

Lentil Gumbo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 187mg 8%

Potassium 552mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 7g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 90%

Vitamin C 75%

Vitamin D0%

Calcium 7%

Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.