Serves 6

Sweet potato gumbo with cornbread recipe

rate this recipe Thanks for rating!

Takes 50 minutes to make and 20-25 minutes in the oven

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp each salt, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne and white pepper
150ml vegetable stock, hot
400g can chopped tomatoes
24 okra
1 bay leaf
400g sweet potato, cut into 1cm cubes
100g cabbage, finely shredded
For the cornbread
200g butter, melted, plus extra
300g plain flour, sifted
50g icing sugar, sifted
300g polenta
1 tbsp baking powder
1 medium egg, beaten
250ml milk

Add to my cookbook

Print this recipe

Email a friend

1. Put the oil, celery, chillies, onion, garlic, salt, dried herbs, cayenne and pepper in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes.
2. Add the stock, 150ml water, tomatoes, okra and bay leaf. Boil, then add the potato and cabbage. Cook for 15 minutes. Season, then discard the bay leaf.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6 and grease a 12-hole muffin tin. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, polenta and baking powder, then mix in the egg, milk and butter. Divide equally between the muffin holes and bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with the gumbo.

Nutritional info

Per serving: 821kcals, 37.8g fat (20g saturated), 16g protein, 107.8g carbs, 20.2g sugar, 2.4g salt

Chef's tip

Try this as a base for creamy wintry soups or as a rub for roasted root vegetables.

Sweet potato gumbo with cornbread recipe

Other recipes by Simon Rimmer

Other American recipes

Carrot cake recipe

Banana yogurt cake recipe

Chocolate brownie cubes recipe

Baked Alaska recipe

Vanilla shortbread recipe

Prawn and chorizo jambalaya recipe

Ultimate beef and cheese burger recipe

Spicy potato wedges recipe

Meatloaf recipe

Alabama pork ribs with a sweet and spicy glaze recipe

Chocolate Top 10

Mince recipes

Quick pasta dishes

In This Month's Issue

This month's cover dish

Baked apples with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream recipe

Try these new recipes:

Roast cod with bacon, tomatoes and basil recipe

Pork medallions with Verdi butter recipe

Beef, spinach and mozzarella ragù recipe

Hot smoked trout, cucumber and dill salad recipe

Pea shoot and egg salad with Parma ham and Pecorino recipe

Spaghetti with chicken, rosemary and artichokes recipe

Greek lamb pittas recipe

Spiced meatball curry recipe

Latest User Recipes

Your comments

We'd love to hear what you think. Register or sign in to leave your comments.

Dancing Queen | April 7

I made this for my vegetarian sister-in-law on her recent visit from Australia, and it was a massive hit! She loves spicy food, and took the recipe back to Oz with her to recreate for her friends.I thought it a stunning meal, but would lessen the spice next time, it was a touch too fiery for me!

[Offensive? Unsuitable? Report This Comment]

New issue on sale 4 Sept

New look mag with over 100 great recipes and ideas - James Martin's seasonal specials - Angela Hartnett's entertaining menu - Rachel Allen talks oats - The ideal kitchen - What tickles stars' tastebuds? - Meat-free marvels

Win a luxury break

Enter for a chance to win a weekend at the London Marriott Hotel & lunch at Ramsay's Maze Grill.

Buy 6 issues of delicious. for £6

These offers just get better and better...