Fire Roasted Vegetarian Gumbo

Ingredients and Weight:

• Fire Roasted Tomatoes - 28 oz can
• Vegetable Broth - 32 oz
• Onion - 1 medium
• Bell Pepper - 1 medium
• Celery - 1 stalk
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Dried Thyme - 1 tsp
• Dried Oregano - 1 tsp
• Cumin - 1 tsp
• Paprika - 1 tsp
• Cayenne Pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Cooked Black Beans - 1 cup
• Cooked Corn Kernels - 1 cup
• Cooked Green Beans - 1 cup
• Cooked Brown Rice - 1 cup
• Fresh Cilantro - 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the fire roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the black beans, corn, green beans, and brown rice. Simmer for 10 minutes more, or until the vegetables are heated through.
6. Stir in the fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and filling
• Savory and flavorful
• Rich in vegetables and whole grains
• Perfect for a cold night

User Comments:

• "This gumbo is so delicious and filling! I love the smoky flavor from the fire roasted tomatoes."
• "I'm not usually a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's packed with flavor and has a great texture."
• "I'm always looking for ways to add more vegetables to my diet, and this gumbo is a great way to do it."
• "This is a great dish to serve at a party because it's easy to make and everyone loves it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fire roasted tomatoes for the best flavor.
• If you don't have cooked black beans, corn, or green beans, you can use canned or frozen vegetables.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.