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Spicy 'Sausage' and Cauliflower Gumbo [Vegan]
Gumbo is a spicy stew that's a Louisiana tradition. In this recipe, it's made with fresh cauliflower and an amazing blend of spices for a full-flavored experience. The ability of cauliflower to take on any flavor makes it the perfect vehicle for the smokey and multilayered flavor of the gravy.... Read More
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How to Prepare Spicy ‘Sausage’ and Cauliflower Gumbo [Vegan]
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Chop cauliflower into bite size florets. Toss with enough olive oil to coat, and season with the spice blend, a pinch of the saffron powder, and salt. Roast on a cookie sheet for about 45 minutes, checking and stirring every 15 minutes, until all pieces are well-browned.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, heat the vegetable broth, sherry, a pinch of saffron, and sugar and bring to a simmer.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large Dutch oven and brown sausage slices, then remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits of sausage stuck to the bottom of the pan. Stir in flour gradually until the consistency of gravy, adding a touch more butter if it appears too thick. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the color of chocolate.
- Stir the pepper and onion into the roux and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and season with the rest of the saffron packet, nutritional yeast, and remaining spices.
- Add warm broth gradually by the ladle, stirring well until incorporated.
- Empty bag of frozen okra into the pot.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, being careful not to allow it to boil. Simmer for at least 15 minutes until the peppers are soft, the onions are no longer visible, and the gravy is thick.
- Stir in roasted cauliflower and sausage. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cauliflower time to soak up the gravy.


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