Gumbo Z’herbes

Ingredients

• Green Tabasco
• 1 tablespoon minced marjoram leaves
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 3 allspice berries
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (either purchased or "homemade":/recipes/10567)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• + 12 more ingredients
• • 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 4 celery stalks, medium dice
  • 1 large green bell pepper, medium dice
  • 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, green tops reserved for garnish
  • 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
  • ²/₃ cup all-purpose flour
  • ²/₃ cup vegetable oil
  • For the gumbo base::
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 bunches greens, such as collard greens, chicory, dandelion greens, mustard greens, spinach, parsley, beet tops, carrot tops, or turnip tops (enough to equal about 3 pounds)
  • For the greens::

For the greens: Rinse and trim the greens, removing any dried-out parts or tough stems that don’t break easily. If you’re using collards, remove the tough inner rib that runs up the center of each leaf. Fill the sink with cold water and submerge all the greens. Leave undisturbed for about 5...

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