Vegetarian Gumbo with Okra and Andouille-Style Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb Plant-based andouille-style sausage
• 1 lb Okra
• 1 large Onion
• 1 large Bell pepper
• 2 stalks Celery
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon File powder
• 4 cups Cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 1 lb of plant-based andouille-style sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
2. 2Add the 1 lb of okra to the same pot. Cook the okra, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and brown slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the okra from the pot and set it aside with the sausage.
3. 3Add the 1 large onion, 1 large bell pepper, and 2 stalks of celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the 4 cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the 6 cups of vegetable broth. Add the 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and 1 bay leaf. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C).
5. 5Return the cooked 1 lb of plant-based sausage and the softened 1 lb of okra to the pot. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low (250°F / 120°C), cover the pot, and let the gumbo simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, or until the flavors have blended together well. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. 6In the last 5 minutes of simmering, stir in the 1 teaspoon of file powder. Continue to simmer until the gumbo is heated through.
7. 7Remove and discard the 1 bay leaf from the pot. Ladle the hot gumbo over 4 cups of cooked rice and serve immediately.

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