Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

This is a super easy gumbo. Smoked turkey may be substituted for the ham. Tastes even better the next day! Top with cooked rice and garnish with parsley and chopped green onions to serve.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
179 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat 1/3 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and whisk in flour. Whisking constantly, cook 5 to 7 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in okra, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.
Step 3
Thoroughly blend roux into the vegetable mixture. Stir in water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Mix in ham, and continue cooking 15 minutes, until tender.
Step 5
Stir in black-eyed peas, and continue cooking until heated through.
Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo
Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo
Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo
Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas
  • 1 ½ cups chopped okra
  • ½ pound cooked ham, cubed

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