Smothered Okra Or Okra Gumbo Recipes

OKRA GUMBO

Thickened with a roux, this vegetarian gumbo is rich with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and okra.

Provided by ILUV2SAVE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Okra Gumbo image

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ (16 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon file powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

SMOTHERED OKRA BASE FOR OKRA GUMBO OR A SIMPLE SIDE DISH

This is the easiest way to smother okra. Using this method, the okra can be eaten as is or used as a base for Okra Gumbo. To prepare the gumbo, all that needs to be added to this full batch of cooked okra is about 3 to 4 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking stovetop for about 20 to 25 minutes after returning to a simmer. Should additional liquid need be added, do so towards the end of the 20 minutes by adding broth, water or shrimp stock to reach desired consistency. Serve gumbo over cooked rice.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Gumbo

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Smothered Okra Base for Okra Gumbo or a Simple Side Dish image

Steps:

In a large roasting pot, layer alternately the okra, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, oil, garlic, celery, ham seasoning, water or broth, salt and pepper.
Cover pot tightly and place in 425°F oven.
Cook 30 minutes, stir and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
Cover and cook 2 - 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
When the stringing of the okra ceases, the okra is cooked.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Chill COMPLETELY before packaging and freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 283.3, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 12.1, Protein 11.9

Ingredients

4 lbs fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted)
3 large onions, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water, can substitute chicken broth
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup celery (optional)
1 lb ham seasoning, small diced
salt
pepper

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO

I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by Tara

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo image

Steps:

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.
Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Ingredients

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
2 pounds chopped okra
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
12 cups water
½ cup chopped green onions