Lightened-Up Gumbo Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced; 1 cup frozen sliced okra; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast; 3 cups cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 cup frozen sliced okra
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked brown rice

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir flour for 6-7 minutes or until light brown in color. Immediately transfer to a small bowl; whisk in broth until smooth.
2
In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir flour mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3
Add the sausage, okra, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until okra is tender. Stir in shrimp and chicken. Cook and stir 5-6 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Gumbo falls under the Seafood 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.

Lightened-Up Gumbo

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