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gluten-free gumbo

Gluten-Free Gumbo Recipe

Gluten-Free Gumbo is an all-time favorite one-pot, comfort meal. It's absolutely delicious, hearty as can be, and is full of deep, rich flavor that gumbo is known for. Packed full of shrimp, chicken, and sausage, serve it over simple white rice it's a treat anyone can enjoy!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

Gumbo

  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 (12 oz package) Andouille sausage, sliced thinly sliced
  • avocado oil for searing
  • 8 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup gluten-free flour use your favorite blend
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz can) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups fresh okra sliced into bite-sized coins
  • 1½ lbs shrimp shelled and deveined

Cajun Seasoning

Instructions

Gumbo

  • Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Sear on one side in a little bit of avocado oil. Flip and add the sausage to the pot to sear as well.
  • Remove chicken and sausage, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  • In a large dutch oven or braiser, melt the butter on med heat. Add the flour and begin to whisk. Continue to whisk often for about 30 minutes until the roux develops into a deep, golden brown. Don't let this burn. Take your time with the step.
  • Add in the diced onion, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic. Add in broth and whisk to combine. Scrape up any bits off of the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the chicken and sausage to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, cajun seasoning, and thyme.
  • Simmer on this low for about an hour, stirring occasionally
  • Roast the okra while the gumbo simmers. See note below.
  • To finish, add shrimp and roasted okra. Cook until the shrimp is just done.
  • Ladle into bowls over your choice of rice. Enjoy!

Cajun Seasoning

  • Mix all ingredients together and store in a jar.

Notes

Okra Tip: Roast these at 425° for 15-20 minutes with a little olive oil prior to adding to your pot. You'll thank me. This will prevent any sliminess in the gumbo. 
I like my roux to be the color of milk chocolate. You can go a little lighter or slightly darker. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 1486mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg
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