Gumbo - Common Threads

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (fresh, frozen, and/or dried), peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup flour (whole wheat)
• 2 cups okra, chopped
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• Sodium free cajun/creole seasoning, to taste
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped