Gumbo Queen and Cocaine Donuts!!! New Orleans Wildest Creole Cooking!

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned shrimp is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often cheaper.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Zucchini is a low-calorie alternative, and frozen okra is more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add flour to the pot and stir continuously to make a roux, cooking until it turns a deep brown, about 20-30 minutes.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer.

Add sliced sausage and chicken pieces; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add shrimp and okra; simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.

Remove bay leaves and stir in file powder before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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