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Texas Okra Gumbo

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"Spicy okra gumbo like grandma's made with bacon and chicken. Lots of okra and fresh cayenne peppers make this dish special."
Texas Okra Gumbo Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut okra
  • 10 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 3 cups water

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, then add onion, chicken cubes and okra. Cook, stirring, until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in cayenne peppers, tomatoes, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Add rice and water, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2008 by Mama Peek 
I ALMOST followed the directions......I think that water has no flavor, so I used chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2004 by mikki 
I didn't have any fresh cayenne peppers so I just added cayenne pepper the spice. Looking at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2006 by Courtney 
My favorite recipe on allrecipes. I return to it again and again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 14, 2007 by ARCHICARLA 
This recipe was a bust, and I would not make it again. I would substitute tomato juice and/or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2007 by JULIE COWEN 
Very good and very filling. I've made this many times and have tried adding different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2008 by Julie 
good recipe. spicy! used andouille sausage instead of chicken. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2006 by Toni 
I first have to apologize for making a few substitutions. I made this for my fathers birthday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 21, 2008 by soonerfreak 
I Love the recipe! Will make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 19, 2007 by Lesa Lee 
This was just okay. We don't like really spicy foods so I didn't add the cayenne peppers. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 31, 2006 by kayeli 
I was looking for some new ways to use okra. This was just OK--nothing special. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Texas Okra Gumbo

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 3.7g
  • Cholesterol: 29mg
  • Sodium: 376mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 14.3g

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