Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo

Sep 19, 2024

 by Raquel Johnson

Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo

• 1 lean proteing / 3 Green / 1 Healthy fat / 2 Condiment (per serving)
• 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, diced
• 1½ cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2 cups water
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• 1½ cups chopped okra
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups riced cauliflower
• ¾ lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot, and add the garlic, scallions, celery, and bell pepper; cook until translucent.

2. Add the tomatoes, water, thyme, bay leaf, and cayenne; simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Add the okra and chicken, and continue to simmer until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.

4. Add the cauliflower and shrimp, and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. If gumbo is too thick, add water as desired. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.