Creamy Gumbo Recipe
I make this low cholesterol chicken gumbo for my brother who has a high cholesterol problem & like to cut down on red meat intake & looks our for healthier options.
Ingredients
| Flour | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Celery | 1 Bunch (100 gm) | |
| Mushrooms | 1 Pound, sliced | |
| Green onion | 1 Bunch (100 gm), chopped | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, chopped | |
| Lean baked chicken | 1 Pound, cut into cubes | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g25.1%
Saturated Fat 2.8 g14%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 26.7 mg8.9%
Sodium 801.8 mg33.4%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.2%
Sugars 10.1 g
Protein 20 g40.9%
Vitamin A 93.2% Vitamin C 58%
Calcium 19.1% Iron 19.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
You start with washing the celery, devein the celery with a peeling knife and then cut into thin slices. Heat the oil in a large pan add flour and brown it stirring constantly.Add water to a pot & bring it to boil then reduce heat,add the flour slowly,stirring constantly.Add the green onion, onion, mushrooms, celery and chicken one ingredient at a time, stirring frequently. Bring it to a slow boil.Add the salt and the cayenne pepper and simmer for 20 minutes. Use additional water to thin gumbo.
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