Tomato Tuna Gumbo

Tomato Tuna Gumbo

Course :	Tuna
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

3	tablespoons	olive oil
2	medium	onions -- diced
1	large	eggplant -- unpeeled and diced
4	cups	diced okra -- fresh or frozen
2	medium	green bell peppers -- cored, seeded and diced
12	medium	red tomatoes -- chopped
1/2	cup	tomato paste
1	cup	chicken broth -- or water
1/4	cup	minced fresh parsley
1	piece	bay leaf
1	teaspoon	dried thyme
1	teaspoon	dried basil
1 1/2	teaspoons	Worcestershire sauce
1/8	teaspoon	cayenne powder
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	black pepper
12	ounces	water-packed solid white tuna - -- (1 can), drained
3	cups	cooked white rice

Preparation:

In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onions and garlic. Add the remaining vegetables and cook for 15 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne powder, salt, pepper, and tuna. Cover and cook for 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Serve over the cooked rice.