Recipes Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo 4.6 (69) 57 Reviews 9 Photos This is a super easy gumbo. Smoked turkey may be substituted for the ham. Tastes even better the next day! Top with cooked rice and garnish with parsley and chopped green onions to serve. Recipe by Paula Kelsay McFarland Published on April 3, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable oil ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ½ cups chopped okra 1 cup chopped onion ¾ cup chopped celery 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 4 cups water 2 cups chopped tomatoes ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 bay leaves ½ pound cooked ham, cubed 1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas Directions Heat 1/3 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and whisk in flour. Whisking constantly, cook 5 to 7 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in okra, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Thoroughly blend roux into the vegetable mixture. Stir in water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in ham, and continue cooking 15 minutes, until tender. Stir in black-eyed peas, and continue cooking until heated through. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 179 Calories 12g Fat 12g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 179 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 655mg 28% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 2g Protein 6g Vitamin C 18mg 89% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 289mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved