VEGETARIAN GUMBO

Vegetarian Gumbo image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons safflower oil
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
Kosher salt
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's
4 cups vegetable broth
8 ounces okra, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (2 cups)
1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and chopped (2 cups)
1 can (14 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Steamed white rice and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

In a medium pot, whisk together oil and flour to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until mixture is the color of butterscotch, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and Creole seasoning; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Stir in broth, okra, squash, and peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve over rice, sprinkled with scallions.