Lynn's Turkey Spinach Bean Gumbo
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 x Scallions chopped
1 sm Onion finely chopped
1 x Celery rib finely sliced
1 x Red bell pepper seeded, and
cut into 1/2" cubes
1 x Garlic clove minced
1/8 tsp Cayenne - (to 1/4 tspn) or to taste
1 tsp Dried thyme
2 cup Chicken stock
1 can Small red beans or pink beans - (6 oz)
1 pkt Frozen spinach leaves - (10 oz) thawed, squeezed dry
1 pkt Frozen corn kernels - (10 oz) thawed
1 lb Boneless skinless turkey breasts cut 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup Minced parsley
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Hot boiled rice for serving
Method :
Over high heat, heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add scallions, onion, bell
pepper and celery. Reduce heat to medium and stir the vegetables around until
tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cayenne and thyme and saute for a few
seconds. Add broth, bring liquid to a boil, then add beans, spinach and corn.
Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes to bring flavors together.
Stir turkey and parsley into stew and simmer, uncovered just until turkey is
cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over boiled rice.
This recipe yields 4 servings.