Gf Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

• 3 cups okra, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup gluten-free rice flour mix, I like Whole Foods'
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 vegetarian chicken bouillon cubes (enough for 4 c liquid)
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Seasoning
• Crystal hot sauce, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Fry okra in olive oil until brown and less stringy.

2. 2

   Make dark roux with flour and canola oil.

3. 3

   Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft.

4. 4

   Add water, bouillon, and seasonings. Don't over season! The flavors will continue to develop.

5. 5

   Cook for 3hrs on high in a slow cooker. Allow to cool, refrigerate, and serve reheated the next day.