Smoked Turkey and File Gumbo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Smoked Turkey and File Gumbo is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups diced smoked turkey leg meat
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 dozen oysters, shucked, chopped if large and up to 1/2 cup liquor reserved
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to a soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a paste and turns medium brown, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, turkey meat, Cajun seasoning and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the soup thickens slightly, about 30 minutes.
- Add the file powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne and the oysters with any reserved liquor. Simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve over cooked white rice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Smoked Turkey and File Gumbo recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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