The Real Deal Gumbo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This The Real Deal Gumbo is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup okra, chopped, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 cup chopped okra, fresh or thawed frozen
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 lb andouille sausage, sliced (or other smoked sausage)
- 3/4 lb andouille or other smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- black pepper
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
- hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the okra and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer slimy, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it is a light chocolate color, about 5 minutes (this is the “roux”).
- Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth, sausage and Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and simmer until they are pink and cooked through. Serve over the rice. Pass hot sauce at the table.
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Yes, this The Real Deal 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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