VEGETARIAN GUMBO IN THE CROCK POT ENJOY DAN:

                 VEGETARIAN GUMBO IN THE CROCK POT by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6     (GUMBO a West African word means ‘okra)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups vegetable broth

1 onion, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

3 bay leaves

1 (10 Oz) package okra, chopped

1 (14.5 Oz) can diced tomatoes

2 cups fresh or frozen corn

2-cups vegetables broth

1 (15 Oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 teaspoons EACH dried thyme, dried basil, mustard powder, and Cajun seasoning

1-1/2-teaspoons EACH cayenne pepper, sea salt and black pepper

1 teaspoon each cumin, smoked paprika

1/4-teapoon liquid smoke

1/2-cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Spray the interior of the crock pot with Pam.

2.   Combine vegetable broth, onion, bell peppers and garlic.

3.   Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.

4.   Add okra and remaining ingredients.

5.   Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours more.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                 HALLELUJAH!!