Louisiana Greens Gumbo (Gumbo Z’Herbes)

1. 1

   Halve the leeks lengthwise, then slice both the white and green parts crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Remove and discard the stems from the collard greens, turnip greens, kale, and chard; chop all the greens, keeping each type separate. Dice the celery stalks and set the leaves aside for garnish.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1 tablespoon thyme; cook, stirring often, until the leeks are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the collard greens, turnip greens, and cabbage; cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, chard, and 1 tablespoon salt; cook, stirring often, until all the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low and continue cooking the greens, stirring often, until tender and no longer bitter, about 10 minutes. Remove the greens from the pot, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside until needed.

3. 3

   Wipe out the pot and melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is dark brown and very aromatic (as dark as possible without burning), about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, onion, and diced celery; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Whisk in the vegetable broth. Add the reserved braised greens, then add the bay leaves, black pepper, file powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with the remaining 1 tablespoon salt.

5. 5

   Serve over cooked rice and garnish with the reserved celery leaves, if desired.

• Calories 382.11 kcal Moderate
• Protein 10.52 g Good Source
• Carbs 68.79 g Moderate
• Total Fat 7.31 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 3.75 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 18.22 mg Moderate
• Sodium 701.47 mg High
• Fiber 6.09 g Good Source
• Sugar 2.58 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 352.83 mg Good Source
• Iron 3.8 mg Good Source
• Potassium 431.17 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 2996.86 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 154.49 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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