In a large pot, combine the ham hocks, bay leaf, and water together. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the ham hocks for 30 minutes. With a slotted spoon remove the hocks, remove the meat and chop. Reduce the heat to medium and add the greens, a handful at a time and blanch until they are wilted. Drain and reserve the liquid. Chop the greens. Set aside. In the same pot, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, saute the vegetables until they are wilted, about 10 minutes. Add the ham hock, greens, reserved liquid, and herbs. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Add the file powder right before serving. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the gumbo in a shallow bowl and place a spoonful of the rice in the center. Garnish with green onions and Essence.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	785.04 Kcal (3287 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.02g	51%
Cholesterol	120.18mg	40%
Sodium	1907.29mg	79%
Potassium	807.17mg	17%
Total Carbs	79.73g	27%
Sugars	3.24g	13%
Dietary Fiber	13.15g	53%
Protein	44.24g	88%
Vitamin C	112.3mg	187%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	22%
Iron	15.9mg	88%
Calcium	631.6mg	63%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.27 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.3g	51%
Cholesterol	15.66mg	40%
Sodium	248.47mg	79%
Potassium	105.15mg	17%
Total Carbs	10.39g	27%
Sugars	0.42g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	53%
Protein	5.76g	88%
Vitamin C	14.6mg	187%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	22%
Iron	2.1mg	88%
Calcium	82.3mg	63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

17.7

Points
20

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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