Okra Gumbo

Name: Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 lb fresh okra, sliced

A rich and savory stew featuring okra, dark roux, aromatic vegetables, sausage, and chicken cooked to tender perfection.

70 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 dried bay leaves
1 lb fresh okra, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, then whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to create a dark roux.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1 cup diced celery stalks, stirring constantly until soft.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 lb sliced andouille sausage, and 1 lb cubed boneless chicken thighs, cooking until browned.
4

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, then stir in 2 tsp Cajun seasoning and 2 dried bay leaves.
5

Bring to a simmer, add 1 lb sliced fresh okra, and cook until boneless chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Okra Gumbo reach?

For Okra Gumbo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Okra Gumbo?

The entry for Okra Gumbo calls for 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Okra Gumbo?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Okra Gumbo uses 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed.

Can I make Okra Gumbo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Okra Gumbo is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Okra Gumbo low-carb?

A serving of Okra Gumbo carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

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