Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup sliced okra
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cooked white rice

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until it is browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sweet potato, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the bay leaf, chicken broth, okra, celery, carrots, and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the cooked rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Interesting Facts

• Gumbo is a traditional dish of Louisiana, and is a combination of African, French, Spanish, and Native American cuisines.
• Gumbo is usually served with rice, but can also be served with potatoes, bread, or noodles.
• Gumbo is traditionally made with a dark roux, which is a mixture of oil and flour cooked together until it is a dark brown color.