Vegetarian Gumbo

Good Pair Days (Roos Michels) -
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 red chillies, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 150ml veg stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 25 okra
  • 400g cubed sweet potato
  • 100g shredded cabbage
  • Heat the oil in a large pan, and soften the onion, chillies, garlic, and celery for about 5 mins. Mix the salt, thyme, cayenne, oregano, white pepper and bay leaf, and add to the pan, stirring well. Fry for another 4 mins, then pour in the stock, chopped tomatoes, and okra, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cubed sweet potato and shredded cabbage, and cook for about 15 more minutes, or until the potato is nice and tender. Serve with cornbread and plenty of butter.
30 mins
6 serving