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Kale and Red Bean Gumbo
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Kale and Red Bean Gumbo

13 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Kale and Red Bean Gumbo

Authentic gumbo uses okra as a thickener. Instead of okra, you can substitute 2 Tbs. long-grain rice. Add it to the pot when you cook the vegetables.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

386
Calories
13g
Protein
2g
Fat
83g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Kale 1 cup chopped (67g) 33
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Red Bean not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped kale leaves
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large green onion, white and pale green parts only, chopped
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes in puree
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 can (15 oz.) red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 fresh okra pods, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or 1 cup frozen okra
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Hot-pepper sauce, to taste (optional)
  • Steamed white rice for serving

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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