Spicy Louisiana-Style Gumbo with Hot Peppers

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Recipe: Spicy Louisiana-Style Gumbo with Hot Peppers

This Spicy Louisiana-Style Gumbo with Hot Peppers is a delicious Cajun-inspired dish that packs a punch of heat. It’s made with a combination of rich and flavorful ingredients like andouille sausage, okra, celery, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and gets its kick from hot peppers and Cajun seasoning. This hearty gumbo is perfect for a family dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, diced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced hot peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, celery, bell peppers, and hot peppers and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine.
  3. Add the tomatoes, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the okra and cook for another 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  5. Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls and ladle the gumbo over the top. Garnish with the parsley.
  6. Serve the gumbo warm with crusty bread.
  7. Enjoy!