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Gumbo z'Herbes



This vegetarian gumbo, made with fresh greens and herbs, is traditionally served on Good Friday, when many abstain from meat. The greens may include whatever you have in the garden, but legend has it that if you include 7 greens you will make 7 new friends.



Makes 14 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes


Ingredients

1 bunch each mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, beet greens, spinach and parsley
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 package ZATARAIN'S® Gumbo Mix with Rice

Directions

1. Remove all stems and mid-ribs from greens; chop greens. Rinse in cold water until all dirt is removed. Place greens in large saucepot or Dutch oven. Add water to cover (about 10 cups). Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Drain and reserve cooking liquid.

2. Heat oil in same saucepot or Dutch oven on medium heat. Add bell pepper, green onions, celery and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes.

3. Add 8 cups reserved cooking liquid, greens and Rice Mix; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes. Season as desired with salt and hot pepper sauce.


Nutritional Info per 1 serving

Calories: 81 Sodium: 664
Fat: 1 Carbohydrates: 15
Cholesterol: 0 Fiber: 3
Protein: 3

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