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Recipe Exchange => Dinner Recipes => Topic started by: Doug Varrieur on September 26, 2014, 09:52:10 AM

Title: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: Doug Varrieur on September 26, 2014, 09:52:10 AM

I love gumbo and corn bread, always have. Here's our low carb versions for both YUMMY!

Gumbo Filet

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INGREDIENTS

Boneless chicken breast
Large shrimp
Fish
Hillshire Farm Light Smoked Sausage
Chopped celery
Chopped onion
Chopped bell pepper
Crushed garlic
Okra
Cajun Land Cajun Seasoning
Olive oil
Chicken stock
File powder

1- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a stewpot.
2- Brown 1 cup of  1-inch cubed chicken breast, one link of Hillshire Farms light smoked sausage, cut into slices, ½ cup of chopped celery, ½ cup chopped onion, three crushed garlic cloves, and ½ cup of chopped green pepper. Once browned, pour in 5 to 6 cups of chicken stock (canned, no SUGAR). Bring to a boil and add 1 tablespoon Cajun Land Cajun seasoning and 1 cup of  sliced okra (thawed out from freezer is ok). Reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes.   Add 10 to 12 shrimp and ½ cup of cubed fish to pot, cover and simmer another 10 minutes.  Just prior to serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of file powder (ground sassafras) on top of stew pot and gently mix in.

TIP - Freezes well for quick soup-and-salad lunch.  


Low Carb Spicy Cornbread

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1 cup now almond meal
1 cup flax meal
4 eggs beaten
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup butter melted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
6 drops FAT TO SKINNY Zero Sweetener

1- Mix all the above ingredients into a batter and set aside
2- Heat oil in a 10 inch iron skillet and place in oven at 400 degrees
3- Bake for 25 minutes or until the bread crowns on top and is firm to the touch

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: Alex Cruz on September 26, 2014, 11:12:22 AM

Yummmmmmmmmm. A must try.  Txs

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: mouseissue on September 26, 2014, 02:03:05 PM

I agree, Alex! :)

This sounds wonderful!

I think I'll add some crumbled bacon, too.
Because everything's better with bacon. ;D ;D ;D

Tony

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: umpa on September 27, 2014, 10:15:34 AM

It is great! :)

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: Happy2bthin4me on November 30, 2014, 02:23:38 AM

Yes it looks quite good, both recipes! Must try! Bookmarked!

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: umpa on December 01, 2014, 11:18:21 AM

My husband makes the best gumbo ;)

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: shawn116 on December 01, 2014, 09:24:36 PM

Quote

Because everything's better with bacon.

No truer words have been spoken my friend   ;D ;D

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: umpa on December 02, 2014, 09:38:06 AM

can i get a Amen! :D :D :D

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: morgan on December 03, 2014, 03:37:33 AM

AMEN  :D

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: mdanziger on December 03, 2014, 11:38:46 AM

This cornbread recipe sounds both easy and delicious.  Gonna make some this weekend.  Yum.

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: umpa on December 05, 2014, 08:39:10 AM

Its so good! ;)

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on December 05, 2014, 09:11:24 PM

It looks really good!  :D

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 25, 2015, 08:55:22 AM

Today's dinner!

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: ThePhoenix on January 26, 2015, 09:51:18 AM

Because everything's better with bacon.

That ain't nothing but the truth!!

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 26, 2015, 09:58:52 AM

You bet Phoenix, good to hear from you! :) Don't be a stranger  8)

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: umpa on January 27, 2015, 08:54:16 AM

HiYa ThePhoenix!

Title: Re: LOW CARB Gumbo N' Spicy Cornbread
Post by: mouseissue on January 27, 2015, 01:16:57 PM

Welcome back home, Phoenix! :) :) :) :) :)

Tony