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RECIPE: Quick and Healthy Seafood Gumbo

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Quick and Healthy Seafood Gumbo

Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD
This delicious Southern Quick and Healthy Seafood Gumbo is made with tomatoes and a choice of seafood. Serve with whole-grain bread to complete the meal.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, not drained*
  • ½ Cup(s) chopped onion
  • 1 package 8 ounces frozen okra or 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 2 Cup(s) fat-free chicken or beef broth*
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 drop Tabasco sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ Cup(s) water
  • 1 pound seafood such as firm fish fillets scallops, and/or shelled and deveined shrimp

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, mix vegetables, broth, and seasonings. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender.
  • Combine flour and water in a covered container and shake well to prevent lumps. Add to simmering vegetables and cook until bubbly.
  • Add seafood and continue to cook until seafood is done.
  • *Sodium is figured for no added salt/reduced sodium.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 237mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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Source: Quick and Healthy Volume II, 2nd Edition, © 2009 Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D, Published by Small Steps Press, publishing health conscious books for the general population, a division of the American Diabetes Association; retail $18.95;
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by cookbook author Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD
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This healthy tip is provided by Quick & Healthy cookbook author, © Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, ScaleDown Publishing, Inc.; scaledwn@gorge.net; All rights reserved.  Visit www.QuickandHealthy.net for more recipes, menus and healthy tips.

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2 Comments

  1. Hi Kelli,
    What a great Gumbo, we will love this. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

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