Cajun Ninja Gumbo Recipe
Cajun Ninja Gumbo is a nutritious dish containing many vitamins and minerals. The ingredients provide a good source of protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants. The sausage provides healthy fats and protein, while the vegetables offer a variety of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B-complex Vitamins, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Additionally, the combination of spices used to flavor this dish also adds to its nutritional value with anti-inflammatory properties. All in all, this gumbo is both flavorful and healthful!Enjoy this hearty gumbo with some crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1612kcal
Equipment
- 1 pot
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
- 2 Sticks of Celery
- 1 lb Smoked Sausage
- 1/2 Tablespoon of Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 yellow Onion
- 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken deboned
- 1 Chicken Stock(unsalted)
- 2 Cups of Water
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 5 oz Seasoning Blend(frozen)
Instructions
- Start with slicing and dicing your vegetables, chicken, and sausage. Once you complete the prep work, place everything in the fridge to keep it fresh until ready for use.
- It’s time to make the roux. Put the oil in a pot and heat it over medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add flour while whisking continuously until you get a chocolate brown color. It may take up to an hour, depending on the stove.
- Now, add all the vegetables and mix them well with the roux. Cook this for 10 minutes.
- In another pan, cook sausage until it’s slightly browned. Then add chicken stock to deglaze the pan and loosen the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
- Once the roux and vegetables are ready, toss the sausage, and all the stock for a delicious combination. Then, add cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and bay leaves. Simmer this mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour two cups of water into the pot and heat it to a boil. Skim off any oil on top.
- Add the chicken and simmer for one and a half hours to create a savory dish.
- Serve Cajun Gumbo hot with white rice!
Notes
– Be sure to use a good quality smoked sausage for best results.
– Add some tomato paste or diced tomatoes for an even deeper flavor.
– You can adjust the level of spiciness with more Cajun seasoning if desired.
– When skimming off the oil from the top, make sure to do it slowly and carefully as it contains hot liquid and steam.
– Make sure to cook the gumbo until all ingredients are cooked properly.