Gumbo Greens Recipe
A hearty and flavorful gumbo featuring tender collard greens and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds collard greens tough stems removed, chopped
- 0.5 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, adjust to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil for roux
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a deep chocolate brown color, about 15-20 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper to the roux. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped collard greens, smoked sausage, chicken thighs, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir well.
- Bring the gumbo back to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 45 minutes, or until the greens are tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally over rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and sausage and use vegetable broth.