How to make Smothered Okra with Shrimp and Sausage

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: chicken sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while chicken sausage is often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while green beans are often cheaper.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein alternative, while chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein.

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

Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, okra, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, adding more broth if needed.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve gumbo over cooked rice.

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