BLACK EYED PEA GUMBO

Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
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The Skinny:
Servings: 10 • Size: About 1 Cup • Calories: 216 • Fat: 3 g • Carb: 38.6 g • Fiber: 8.3 g • Protein: 10.3 g • Sugar: 6.7 g • Sodium: 537.6 mg

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Light Butter
1 1/2 C. Fresh Okra, Sliced into 1/2" Pieces
1 Medium White Onion, Minced
1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
5 Celery Stalks, Sliced
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
4 - 14.5 Oz. Cans Black Eyed Peas
3 C. Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
14.5 Oz. Can No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
10 Oz. Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (Rotel)
1 C. Instant Brown Rice, Dry & Uncooked (I used a brown & red rice mix with quinoa.)
1 C. Cooked Ham, Chopped or Cubed
1 Bayleaf
1 1/2 Tsp. Dried Thyme
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1/4 Tsp. Cayenne
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Directions:

Place the butter, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic into a large stock pot and cook on medium low for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add in the remaining ingredients and bring the contents of the pot to a boil. Stir on occasion.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Add in the rice, cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Once the rice is done, remove the bay leaf.