Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo

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Spunky Cajun seasoning, velvety black beans, and colorful vegetables keep this Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo lively, loaded, and interesting. There's plenty of saucy liquid to flavor accompanying rice.

Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo
Photo: Andy Lyons
Prep Time:
10 mins
Slow Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 28 ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 16 ounce package frozen sweet peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables

  • 2 cup frozen cut okra

  • 2 - 3 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • Hot cooked brown rice (optional)

  • Snipped fresh chives or basil (optional)

Directions

  1. In a 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-quart slow cooker combine beans, tomatoes, frozen stir-fry vegetables, okra, and Cajun seasoning.

  2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If desired, serve over hot cooked brown rice and/or sprinkle with snipped herb.

For easy cleanup:

Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
31g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Sodium 639mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 37.2mg 186%
Calcium 121.2mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 467mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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