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Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage Gumbo

Jared Beckstrand | Tone-and-Tighten.com
March 13, 2018
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Being born and raised in Utah, I don't think I have ever had a real bowl of authentic southern gumbo. However, I have heard that it's fantastic! And since it's so loaded with vegetables, it really is good for you! It fills you up and keeps you going all day long. And on a cold winter day, it's good for warming you up too! For those of you from down south, I am so sorry if this isn't authentic gumbo, but whatever it is . . . it tastes dang good.

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1 pound turkey sausage ( sliced )
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes ( undrained )
2 celery stalks ( chopped )
1 green pepper ( diced )
1 onion ( diced )
1/3 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves ( minced )
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 heaping cups fresh kale
2 cups cooked brown rice
For this recipe, you will need a 5-6 quart slow cooker. In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add the first 14 ingredients (everything but the rice). Place lid on crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Once it's...
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Nutritions

Calories
807

Sodium
1913mg
79% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
32g
64% DV

Carbs
113g
38% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Turkey Cajun/Creole Sugar Free Dinner Low-Fat Slow Cooker turkey sausage gumbo

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Sodium
1443mg
60% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
141g
48% DV

Fiber
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