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Low Fat Gumbo Recipe

This vibrant and healthy Low-Fat Gumbo recipe skips the traditional roux for a lighter, guilt-free meal that's bursting with flavor! Perfect for meal prepping, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference and vegetable choices. Impress your friends (and yourself!) with this satisfying and surprisingly healthy take on a Southern classic. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect weeknight meal or make-ahead lunch solution.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 138.2 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Gumbo

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How to Make Low Fat Gumbo

  1. Heat 4 cups of vegetable broth in a large pot. Add 2 stalks celery (finely chopped), 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 teaspoon of your favorite Cajun spice blend. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can of stewed tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup of okra (sliced), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (or more, to taste).
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined), ½ cup of chopped onion, 1 cup of frozen corn, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  5. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  6. Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

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Lactose 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Gumbo Main Dish Poultry Seafood Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Easy Diabetic Shrimp Chicken Creole Dietary Gluten Free Free Of Something Meat Chicken Breasts Shellfish Presentation Served Hot Technique Brewing