Name: Crock-Pot Easy Veggie Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-488523H11M32S
Total time: PT-488523H11M32S
Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow), chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen); 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes, with juices; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Hot sauce to taste (optional); Cooked white or brown rice (for serving); Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)

Description

Crock-Pot Easy Veggie Gumbo is a hearty, plant-based version of the Louisiana classic. Loaded with okra, peppers, celery, tomatoes, and Cajun spices, it slow cooks to perfection, creating a flavorful, comforting dish that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow), chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Transfer sautéed vegetables to the Crock-Pot.
Add okra, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in hot sauce if desired.
Serve hot over rice, garnished with parsley or green onions.

Notes

Okra naturally thickens gumbo; for extra thickness, add a cornstarch slurry in the last 30 minutes.
Sautéing the vegetables deepens flavor, but can be skipped for a quicker prep.
Use frozen vegetables for convenience.
Make it spicier with cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce.
Serve with rice, cornbread, or crusty bread for a full meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours on Low or 3–4 hours on High
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Louisiana Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg