If you are avegetarian, it doesn’t mean you have to foregogumbo, the popular Southern stew.

Instead of seafood or meat, this recipe uses black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and other colorful vegetables.

Cooked in a Slow Cooker, there’s plenty of saucy liquid to flavor accompanying rice.

Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo

Credit: Andy Lyons

This recipe calls for frozen okra, which is especially good for soups and stews.

The viscous interior liquid in okra helps thicken the dish without the need for an additional thickener.

Ingredients

2(15-oz.

)cansblack beans, rinsed and drained

1(28-oz.

)candiced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained

1(16-oz.

If desired, serve over hot cooked brown rice and/or sprinkle with snipped herb.

Add ingredients as directed in recipe.

Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.