Mushroom Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 1 medium brown onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2-3 teaspoons garlic
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 green capsicum, chopped
• 400 g button mushrooms, chopped
• 1 (400 g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (400 g) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 5-6 halved cherry tomatoes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Put oil in a large saucepan on a med heat.

2. 2

   Add flour & stir for 3-5 mins, until it turns a golden brown colour.

3. 3

   Add onion, garlic, chili, capsicum, carrots & oregano & cook this for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms, stock, beans & tomatoes.

5. 5

   Bring this to the boil then reduce heat to a low flame & simmer for 15 mins until thickened.

6. 6

   Serve with brown rice.