Healthy Gumbo Recipe
This colorful gumbo is a great alternative!
Servings: 4
Calories: 768kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pkg smoked turkey sausage cut into slices
- 1 small onion
- 1 small green bell papper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 10 oz pkg frozen okra
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb shrimp cleaned, peeled, and deveined
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, heat oil in large stockpot. Brown chicken and sausage in pot for 4-5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes, chicken broth, okra, and spices. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 5-6 minutes more (until shrimp is pink).
- Serve gumbo over rice in a bowl. Add hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 378mg | Sodium: 2350mg | Potassium: 1264mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 7mg