Traditionally, gumbo is made using a base of flour and oil that's called a "roux". It's a Creole favorite here in Louisiana and fans of Cajun food all over the U.S. love the delicacy. However, when you're trying to eat a low-carb diet, many gumbo recipes don't fit in when the plan.
Thankfully, these 8 low carb gumbo recipes are guilt-free. So, you can enjoy a nice big bowl of gumbo and stay on your low-carb diet.
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1. Low carb chicken sausage gumbo (h/t Geniabeme)
This recipe is cooked low and slow in the crockpot and yields fork tender chicken. The flavors come together nicely.
This recipe is cooked low and slow in the crockpot and yields fork tender chicken. The flavors come together nicely.
2. Low carb kitchen sink gumbo (h/t Kitchen and Culture)
This low-carb version uses ham, shrimp, and crabmeat and is served over brown rice. As we say in Louisiana, “Ca C’est Bon”. That's Cajun for "that's good"!
This low-carb version uses ham, shrimp, and crabmeat and is served over brown rice. As we say in Louisiana, “Ca C’est Bon”. That's Cajun for "that's good"!
3. Roux B Doo's low carb gumbo (h/t Roux B Doo)
This low carb spinoff is probably about the closest you’ll come to an authentic tasting New Orleans gumbo. Okra is used to thicken the soup base and a rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
This low carb spinoff is probably about the closest you’ll come to an authentic tasting New Orleans gumbo. Okra is used to thicken the soup base and a rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
4. Slow cooker gumbo (h/t Fit Slow Cooker Queen)
This healthy Creole version is Whole30 and Paleo friendly. But, not to worry. It doesn’t skimp on taste! A healthy dose of gumbo seasoning keeps this gumbo in check. Serving it over cauliflower rice does too.
This healthy Creole version is Whole30 and Paleo friendly. But, not to worry. It doesn’t skimp on taste! A healthy dose of gumbo seasoning keeps this gumbo in check. Serving it over cauliflower rice does too.
5. Low carb gumbo (h/t That's Low Carb)
Want a fast and easy gumbo recipe that you can enjoy in minutes? Here ya go! Shrimp and andouille sausage come together to deliver total goodness in a bowl.
Want a fast and easy gumbo recipe that you can enjoy in minutes? Here ya go! Shrimp and andouille sausage come together to deliver total goodness in a bowl.
6. Jambalaya gumbo-laya (h/t The Cozy Apron)
This version is technically a gumbo and jambalaya, or stew rolled together. This is great because if you opt to skip the rice, it’s thick enough to stand on its own. Of course, you can always serve it over cauliflower rice or brown rice to stay on the path.
This version is technically a gumbo and jambalaya, or stew rolled together. This is great because if you opt to skip the rice, it’s thick enough to stand on its own. Of course, you can always serve it over cauliflower rice or brown rice to stay on the path.
7. Louisiana shrimp gumbo (h/t Buttoni)
This gumbo gets its roux from carbalose or oat flour and olive oil. But, as a Louisianian, I can tell you shrimp and okra gumbo is just fine without a roux. The okra gives it a nice texture.
This gumbo gets its roux from carbalose or oat flour and olive oil. But, as a Louisianian, I can tell you shrimp and okra gumbo is just fine without a roux. The okra gives it a nice texture.
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