Blog #110--Beacause Nom: Fast Crockpot 'Gumbo'

It's not real gumbo because there's no roux involved, which makes it easier for everyone and less oily. Here tis!

4 cups water (or 4 cups of chicken broth if you're not using cubes)
1 can of diced tomatoes with herbs (or without herbs)
2 cubes of chicken broth (or like said above) Do not use cubes if you already have a broth.
1 cup of okra, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cooked hot italian sausages (or mild :P), sliced, or diced
1 cup of cooked chicken (as you like it really)
1 can of corn
1 cup and a half of black beans, or one can (or more if you like)
1 cup of cooked parboiled rice
cajun spice, chili powder (as you like it)
hot pepper, minced, with seeds
 chopped cilantro/coriandre leaves (fresh)

Fry up a bit of the green pepper and add the garlic, hot pepper and sausages, until we get a nice golden mix. In the crockpot, add in everything (except the cilantro) and the fry mix. Cook on high for 2 hours. Done. Bam. Delish! Do not overcook as the okra will become soggy and nast. Add chopped cilantro as the end to the crockpot or to your bowl. I like the leaves more than the stems.

For a vegetarian version, I would add some red kidney beans or navy beans and use vegetable broth instead. 

Edit: You can make this in a pot instead of a crockpot, simply watch it after an hour on low. We want to simmer it but it'll cook a bit faster on the stove. Watch the okra. 

Enjoy y'all Southern Cuisine a la Quebecoise! xoxox