Packed with Creole and Cajun flavors, this easy gumbo recipe is sure to please. Not just easy this is healthy too being both whole30 and paleo compliant.
Mardi Gras is here! It’s Fat Tuesday. How could I not make gumbo?? Frankly I’m shocked that I haven’t posted a gumbo recipe already. Gumbo is one of the meals I personally think is made for the slow cooker: cooks low & slow…better the next day. Kind of like chili.
SLOW COOKER GUMBO (WHOLE30, PALEO)
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
2-3 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 lb shrimp
1/2 lb sausage, cut into rounds
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen okra
6 ounces tomato paste
15 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tbsp, 1 tsp cajun seasoning (see blog post for homemade recipe)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all the gumbo ingredients EXCEPT the shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6–7.
In the last 15-20 minutes of minutes cook time, add gently stir in the shrimp.
Keep warm until ready to serve. Remove bay leave prior to serving.