Low Cholesterol Chicken Gumbo
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thin sliced
- 1 bunch (about 6) green onion, chopped sm.
- 1 med. onion, chopped sm.
- 1 lb. lean baked chicken, cut into 1/4" cubes
- 2 tbsp. light oil
- 3 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Directions
1. Wash the celery, devein the celery with a peeling knife and then cut into thin slices. 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet; add flour and brown, stirring constantly (roux). 3. Bring water to boiling in a large pot then reduce heat. Add the roux slowly, stirring constantly. 4. Add the green onion, onion, mushrooms, celery and chicken one ingredient at a time, stirring frequently. Bring to a slow boil. 5. Add the salt and the cayenne pepper and simmer for 20 minutes. Use additional water to thin the gumbo. Serves 3-4. Season to taste.