Wild Turkey Gumbo
Wild Turkey Gumbo blends tender cubes of wild turkey with nutty wild rice, okra, and a hearty mix of onions, carrots, and celery. Jalapeños and hot sauce add a gentle kick, while chicken broth ties everything into a rich, comforting stew perfect for a chilly evening or a crowd-friendly holiday pot. It’s a rustic, satisfying bowl with layered warmth and texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wild Turkey Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the wild rice in a bowl, cover with enough water, and soak for 4 hours to overnight; drain the rice.
- 2
Combine the wild rice and 1 teaspoon salt in a stockpot, add about 3 cups chicken broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- 3
Warm the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the turkey, onion, carrots, and celery in the hot oil until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the okra and cook until the okra is thawed, 5 to 7 minutes; season with 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and black pepper.
- 4
Transfer the wild rice, turkey mixture, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, and remaining chicken stock to a slow cooker and combine.
- 5
Cook on High for 1 hour.
- Calories 148.11 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 13.6 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 12.79 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.38 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.25 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 765.56 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 24.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 162.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 19.26 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Wild Turkey Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins, serves 20, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Coconut Oil. Each serving provides about 148.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wild Turkey Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Wild Turkey Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Coconut Oil, Diced Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Wild Turkey Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Wild Turkey Gumbo?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wild Turkey Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Wild Turkey Gumbo healthy?
- Wild Turkey Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 148.11 calories and 13.6 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 765.56 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery 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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