Roux In The Microwave - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. oil
1 c. plain flour
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1 c. chopped green onion
chopped parsley to taste

Preparation

In a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup, put oil and flour.
Microwave on High for 6 minutes.
Stir and microwave for 1 minute at a time, stirring after each minute, until as brown as you like.
Add onion, celery and bell pepper.
Microwave for 3 minutes.
If desired, add garlic, green onion and parsley.
Microwave for 2 minutes.
Pour into prepared gumbo stock, about 4 quarts.