Pea and Mint Gumbo
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
When I discovered this pea and mint gumbo, I fell in love with how fresh and vibrant it tastes. Fresh mint brings such a wonderful brightness to this dish while also aiding digestion, making it feel both comforting and nourishing. What really won me over is how quick it comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, perfect for those weeknight dinners when you want something delicious but don't have hours to spend cooking. The best part? Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry, so it's incredibly budget friendly too. Trust me, this one's going to become a regular in your kitchen rotation.
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Ingredients
- 400 gpeas
- 20 gfresh mint
- 1 pieceonion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 600 mlchicken broth
- 400 mlvegetable broth
- 50 gtomato paste
- 200 gcanned tomatoes
- 10 pinchspices
- 5 pinchcayenne pepper
- 5 pinchpaprika
- 20 mlolive oil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
Tip: Be patient, this will take a few minutes.
- 3
Add the spices, cayenne pepper, and paprika, and stir for 1 minute.
Tip: Don't forget to stir!
- 4
Add the chicken and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
Tip: Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and salt, and stir to combine.
Tip: This will thicken the gumbo.
- 6
Add the peas and fresh mint, and stir to combine.
Tip: Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more salt, pepper, or spices to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint if desired.
Tip: Enjoy!
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