Bean Gumbo
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bean of choice (try adzuki beans) (19 oz can)
3 cups okra, sliced into rounds ¼ inch think
2 cups diced tomatoes
¾ cup organic vegetable stock (Imagine) or water
¾ cup ground almonds
½ cup finely chopped red bell peppers
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
¼ cup lemon juice
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1/8 hot pepper sauce (Frank’s or Tabasco)
In a large skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.









