Gumbo -- 6 Smart Points

I used Oscar Mayer Select uncured turkey sausage because that's what was available in the local grocery store.  The flavor would be much better if kielbasa sausage was used.  It would increase the points so I'd be willing to cut back on the amount and get more of a traditional gumbo flavor.

The recipe makes 4 to 5 generous servings.  I calculated the total Smart Points for the recipe at 22 based on the ingredients used.

Add more Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper if you like it spicy!

Traditional gumbo has a lot more liquid.  Okra is generally added, not only for flavor but to help thicken the liquid.  Since this recipe doesn't call for okra, I'll add a little of the gumbo file' powder when it's ready to serve.

I also chose to cook the rice in with all the other ingredients rather than serving the gumbo over rice.

GUMBO

6 Smart Points per serving

Makes 4 generous servings

1 chicken breast, cubed

½ onion, diced

½ bell pepper, seeded and diced

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can chicken broth

8 oz. Oscar Mayer Select uncured turkey sausage, sliced

¼ tsp. dried thyme

½ tsp. oregano

1 tsp. “Slap Ya Mama” Cajun seasoning

½ c. uncooked rice

Zataran’s gumbo file’ powder (optional)

In a non-stick saucepan, cook chicken until lightly browned; add remaining ingredients.  Simmer until rice is done.

Optional:  Dip out a small portion of gumbo and stir in the file’ powder until well mixed.  Add back into pan and mix well.

Smart Points

Sausage             12

Rice                   10