Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo
Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo brings tender turkey thigh and spicy turkey sausage together with sweet potatoes for a rich, peppery stew that feels both comforting and lively. A lightly browned flour base and classic aromatics give it deep, rounded flavor with gentle heat. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering when you want a warming, satisfying one-pot meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the turkey thigh pieces until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Set the turkey aside. In the same pot, add the sausage and break it into chunks with a spatula. Cook and stir the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the onion, celery, and green pepper into the pot. Continue cooking and stirring until the onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes. Mix in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; then stir in the flour. Cook and stir until the flour coats the sausage and vegetables and starts to brown, 5 to 8 more minutes.
- 3
Mix in the sweet potato, thyme, oregano, chicken broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf, and bring the gumbo to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cooked turkey and hot sauce, and simmer until the turkey is warmed through. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 352.09 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 10.89 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 59.18 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.56 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 765.13 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 6.91 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 170.8 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.88 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1168.28 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 137.49 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 26.39 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 352.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 352.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo healthy?
- Turkey and Sweet Potato Cajun Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 352.09 calories and 10.89 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 765.13 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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