Vegan Gumbo with Beyond Sausage & Miso
This vegan gumbo with Beyond Sausage and miso is hearty, smoky, and rich in umami. Perfect after a long day—packed with veggies, mushrooms, and Cajun flavor in one nourishing bowl!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 bell pepper green or red, chopped
- 2 Beyond Sausage links sliced into coins or crumbled
- 1½ cups mushrooms sliced (cremini or button recommended)
- 1 medium potato peeled and cubed (Yukon gold or russet)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tablespoon miso paste white or yellow miso
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon – Vegetable Base or 1 cube vegan bouillon
- 4 cups vegetable stock or water + more bouillon to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to heat preference
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 –2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese optional, for richness
- Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (for garnish – optional)
- Cooked white rice for serving (optional but traditional)
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Your Base
- In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onions, celery, and bell peppers until soft—this is your holy trinity of gumbo. Add the Beyond Sausage and cook until lightly browned.
Step 2: Add Mushrooms & Seasonings
- Stir in mushrooms, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), and Cajun seasoning. Let everything brown and release flavor, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Sprinkle in the Flour
- Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly to coat the veggies and sausage—this creates the roux and thickens the gumbo. Let it toast for 2–3 minutes for depth.
Step 4: Pour in Stock
- Slowly add your vegetable stock or water while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the Better Than Bouillon for extra richness.
Step 5: Add Miso & Potatoes
- Once your broth is smooth and simmering, stir in the miso paste and cubed potatoes. Let the gumbo simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and flavors have melded beautifully.
Step 6: Optional Creaminess
- Turn off the heat and stir in a spoonful of vegan cream cheese to make it extra luscious (optional, but divine).