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10 Homemade Gumbos That'll Spice Up Your Weeknights

No dull dinners allowed.

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Ethan Calabrese

You'll be eating these way beyond Mardi Gras.

1

Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

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ETHAN CALABRESE

More like YUMbo.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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2

Gumbo-Laya Stew

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Courtesy of The Cozy Apron

Combine your two favorite Cajun meals into one crazy flavorful stew.

Get the recipe from The Cozy Apron.

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3

New Orleans Gumbo

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Courtesy of Little Spice Jar

Just like they do in the Big Easy.

Get the recipe from Little Spice Jar.

4

Classic Gumbo

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

It's good every single time.

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5

Spicy Gumbo

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Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

If you like things with a little extra heat, this is the gumbo for you.

Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum.

6

Green Gumbo

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Courtesy of Simply Recipes

Green gumbo>>>green salad.

Get the recipe from Simply Recipes.

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7

Chicken Andouille Sausage Gumbo

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Courtesy of Jessica Gavin

This is a comfort food meal that'll feed the whole fam.

Get the recipe from Jessica Gavin.

8

30-Minute Gumbo

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Ribollita, Staple food, Recipe, Jambalaya, Meat,
Courtesy of With Salt & Wit

Busy weeknight? This gumbos gotchu.

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9

Instant Pot Gumbo

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Courtesy of The Movement Menu

It's your new favorite kitchen tool for a reason.

Get the recipe from The Movement Menu.

10

Slow-Cooker Gumbo

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Takikomi gohan, Rice, Jambalaya, Meat, Thai fried rice, Steamed rice,
Courtesy of Tastes Better From Scratch

You know the drill—set it and forget it.

Get the recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch.

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