Okra Gumbo – Healthy Social Worker

Ingredients

• 3/4-1 lb fresh okra
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1/2 large white onion
• 1-2 tbsp green onions
• 2 celery stalks
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 14 1/2 oz no salt added petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 32 oz low sodium vegetable broth
• 1-2 1/2 tbsp creole or cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2-1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp gumbo file