Vegan Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 3 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 celery stalk (diced)
• 5 oz mushrooms (sliced (optional))
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• Sea salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup dry lentils ((I used brown))
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups okra (chopped)
• 1 (15 oz) can of cannellini beans (or cooked beans of choice)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce ((gluten-free if needed))
• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1-2 tbsp plant-based milk to thicken (optional))
• Fresh herbs (e.g. parsley to garnish)