Spinach Gumbo
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My spinach gumbo is one of my go to weeknight meals because it comes together in under an hour and won't break the bank. This comforting Creole inspired dish is packed with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and aromatic spices that transport you straight to New Orleans. The spinach is loaded with iron and nutrients, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. What I love most is how simple it is to make just sauté your aromatics, add the chicken and tomatoes, simmer everything together, and serve over rice. It's the kind of meal that feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for a busy Tuesday night.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200rice
- 50 mloil
- 1onion
- 2garlic
- 400 gchicken
- 150 gspinach(fresh)
- 100 gtomato paste
- 400 mlcanned tomatoes
- 500 mlbroth
- 20 mlhot sauce
- 1thyme
- 1cayenne
- 1salt
- 1pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Tip: Use a large pot as the gumbo will bubble over.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Tip: This will help bring out the flavors.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned.
Tip: This will help add texture to the dish.
- 4
Add the spinach, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, broth, hot sauce, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Stir well to combine.
- 5
Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: This will help the flavors meld together.
- 6
Stir in the cooked rice and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the rice absorb the flavors.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tip: You can serve this with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
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