Ingredients

For the greens:

• 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)
• 3 cups water

For the gumbo base:

• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
• 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, green tops reserved for garnish
• 1 large green bell pepper, medium dice
• 4 celery stalks, medium dice
• 1 large garlic clove, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (either purchased or homemade)
• 2 whole cloves
• 3 allspice berries
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced marjoram leaves
• Green Tabasco

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