This simple and easy gumbo recipe came from me wanting to surprise my Louisiana-bred husband one day with one of his favorite dishes.
Here’s the thing, the idea to make said gumbo came at the spur of the moment while I was driving home from work. If you’ve ever watched or made true gumbo, you know it’s some WORK. We’ve shared my aversion to the kitchen before, so I had to come up with a plan E for Easier.
I’m sharing a recipe that got 2 thumbs up from the Mister (who doesn’t know it’s simple and easy…SHHH!!!!).
Simple and Easy Gumbo RECIPE
I cook this in a stockpot as it’s easy to prepare everything in one dish, refrigerate and reheat as necessary.
A simple gumbo recipe for beginners or if you're short on time.
Simple and Easy Gumbo
Ingredients
Instructions
What are some of your favorite cold-weather dishes? During the colder months when it gets dark earlier and earlier, it is important for me to have simple staple recipes that are filling.
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Cherith Fluker
Sunday 3rd of April 2022
This looks delicious! I will be making this soon!
Krayl Funch
Thursday 12th of March 2015
You are making me hungry and its only 9:00am! Can't wait to dive in!
Michelle Meche
Sunday 8th of March 2015
Yes, gumbo isn't usually a spur of the moment thing--and that's too bad when you get a big craving for it! I like how you've taken what can be an all-day dish and made it into something manageable for a weeknight. Love the crab in it too! You've given me the idea to put my own teenager to work making cornbread while I get the rest of supper together.
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Miz Helen
Tuesday 3rd of March 2015
Your Gumbo and Cornbread look awesome! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen
Lou Lou Girls
Monday 2nd of March 2015
Super yummy recipe! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls