A delicious and healthy gumbo option, you’ll love this Cajun and Creole dish! Freshly cooked okra and celery, along with lean cooked chicken, crab, and hot cooked rice, come together in this flavorful, comforting dish. Enjoy as a side or meal on its own!
Ingredients used:
For 2 people
- 1/2 cup cup - Onion
- 1/4 cup cup - Scallion
- 1/4 cup cup - Green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup cup - Celery
- 1/4 cup cup - Okra
- 1 - Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon - Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons tablespoons - Dry brown roux
- 2 cups cups - Water
- 1 - Bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon - Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon - Black pepper
- 1 pinch - Cayenne
- 3 ounces ounces - Crab
- 4 ounces ounces - Cooked lean chicken meat
- 1 cup cup - Hot cooked rice
Recipe steps:
- In a saucepan, cook the onion, scallion, bell pepper, celery, okra, garlic, and parsley while stirring for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the dry roux and slowly blend in the water.
- Add the bay leaf, thyme, pepper, and cayenne and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the crab and the chicken, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the gumbo into warm soup bowls and top with 1/2 cup rice in the center of each. Enjoy immediately.
This Okra, Chicken and Crab Gumbo with Rice is a great way to enjoy a classic Cajun and Creole dish in a healthier way. Enjoy it as a side or as a meal on its own! Add a shrimp remoulade or tomato and green-onion citronette for a perfect Louisiana Light style meal. Bon Appétit!
