Vegan Okra Gumbo
A dark roux gumbo packed with okra, peppers and tomatoes. Hearty, smoky and completely plant based.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a heavy pan. Whisk in the flour and cook over a medium heat, stirring, for 12 minutes until the roux is deep chocolate brown. Do not walk away.
12 min - 2
Add the onion, pepper and celery and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spices for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Add the okra, tomatoes, water and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until thick and glossy.
30 min - 4
Meanwhile, cook the rice following the packet instructions.
- 5
Remove the bay leaves, check the seasoning and add hot sauce if you like.
- 6
Ladle over the rice and top with parsley.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.