Andouille and Roasted Squash Gumbo Recipe

Name: Andouille and Roasted Squash Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash or small pumpkin (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced to bite-size pieces; Olive oil spray; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 pound andouille, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika; 2 to 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 8 ounces fresh okra, sliced, or one 10-ounce box sliced frozen okra, defrosted, optional; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 large fresh bay leaf; 1 Fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 bottle lager beer; One 32-ounce can stewed tomatoes; Hot sauce; Sliced scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash or small pumpkin (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced to bite-size pieces
Olive oil spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 pound andouille, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
2 to 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces fresh okra, sliced, or one 10-ounce box sliced frozen okra, defrosted, optional
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 Fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1 bottle lager beer
One 32-ounce can stewed tomatoes
Hot sauce
Sliced scallions, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place the squash on a baking sheet and spray with the olive oil spray and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3
Roast until tender and brown at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat.
5
Add a drizzle of oil and the sausage, cook until brown, then remove.
6
Add the remaining oil, some black pepper, flour and paprika, and stir.
7
Cook until brown and very fragrant, 20 minutes.
8
Add the celery, onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and soften, 5 minutes.
9
Add the okra, thyme, garlic, bay leaf and chile peppers, stir a few minutes more.
10
Add the stock, beer and tomatoes and the hot sauce, to taste.
11
Add the sausage back to the gumbo, simmer to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
12
Add the squash and stir to combine.
13
Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
14
Reheat over medium heat.
15
Serve in shallow bowls and top with the scallions.

640

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash or small pumpkin (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced to bite-size pieces, Olive oil spray, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, Freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Andouille and Roasted Squash Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Andouille and Roasted Squash Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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