I've made this dish twice and the family loves it. I use Creole seasoning instead of Cajun and added raw shrimp as well during the last ten minutes of cooking. This dish is definitely in the rotation for simple meals during the week.
I made this and think it is ok but although there is the desire to make it simple most gumbo dishes would include celery. Celery adds fiber nutrients flavor and few calories so why not?
Really not tasty! I love knowing that what I'm eating is healthy but only when it's tasty! I made this dish following the recipe and my guess is these turkey sausages are a very poor substitute to the real thing. Worse than tasteless they are nasty! Sorry eatingwell.com: I'm usually a big fan! But this time it's just not good. Pros: Easy to make Cons: Tastes nasty!
I added a little more Cajun seasoning for and extra kick and about a cup less okra just so it wouldn't be too slimy (ew) and it was fresh. Those were the only differences but it came out pretty good. My first time making gumbo and I'll probably make it again!
Thought it would be too spicy with hot sausage but it added so much flavor! I used a large can of whole tomatoes which I broke up by hand as I added them with the juice. I didn't have Cajun seasoning so I substituted creole seasoning and a pinch of chili powder cumin and thyme. Delicious rich flavors for so little calories!! Ginger
Smells amazing!! I did modify the recipe a touch but not to much cause i wanted to stay true to the flavor. I did not have hot turkey sausage so i used what i had on hand which was chicken sausage. I removed it from the case and added two chicken breasts cut in small chunks. I also added carrots and celery which i sauteed with the onions. I added all the ingrediants after the veggies were soft except the okra because i did not have instant rice i had regular brown(which takes a little longer). It came out absolutly wonderfull and smells even better. I love this website and all the great recipes!! Pros: Very healthy!! Cons: Needs more veggies!
Good I made this on a whim when I didn't know what to make for dinner and it turned out great! My kids even liked it. I didn't have okra so I just added peas for a green veggie in place of another green veggie. I know peas are not in traditional gumbo but it was all I had on hand. It was all I changed with the recipe and it was delicious. Definately making this again. Pros: healthy tasty easy
fantastic recipe. I didn't have creole seasoning so I did have to make my own. I also didn't measure it but my eyeballing tells me I probably used twice what the recipe listed. I used smell to gauge what was right. Everything else I did according to recipe and it turned out fantastic. Highly recommended!
I modified a bit based on what I had on hand....a locally-made smoked beef sausage (delicious spices) Creole seasoning large can of petite diced tomatoes beef broth and a lot of water. Sauteed the onions celery spices and garlic and then added all to the crock pot. Added more water periodically for the rice to absorb. 8 hrs. on low...delicious! Everyone (some picky eaters) enjoyed it. Served w/ corn bread on the side...
