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 464.79 kcal ▲ High 23%
• Protein 14.62 g ↗ Good Source 29%
• Carbohydrate 76.2 g 28%
• Total Fat 11.6 g — Moderate 15%
• Saturated Fat 4.68 g ▲ High 23%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 20.41 mg — Moderate 7%
• Sodium 730.7 mg ▲ High 32%
• Dietary Fiber 7.99 g ↗ Good Source 29%
• Total Sugars 3.7 g --
• Added Sugars 0.78 g ⌄ Low Source 2%
• Calcium 272.59 mg ↗ Good Source 21%
• Iron 4.19 mg ↗ Good Source 23%
• Potassium 538.06 mg — Moderate 11%
• Vitamin A 759.59 mcg ↗ Good Source 84%
• Vitamin C 155.22 mg ↗ Good Source 172%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

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

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