Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Gumbo Recipes. (Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup vegetable oil

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ½ cups chopped okra

1 cup chopped onion

¾ cup chopped celery

3 cloves garlic

peeled and minced

4 cups water

2 cups chopped tomatoes

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

½ pound cooked ham

cubed

1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 178.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.6mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 496.6IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 17.8mg 30%

Folate: 48.7mcg 12%

Calcium: 36.3mg 4%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 28.5mg 10%

Potassium: 289mg 8%

Sodium: 654.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 109.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.