James
James James is an experienced cybersecurity professional who is also a father to a lively toddler. When he's not hard at work keeping companies safe from malicious actors, James can be found spending time with his family, playing with his little one in the park, or trying to come up with dinner ideas. Though he often gets stuck in a dinner-time rut, James loves exploring cuisine from around the world and experimenting with new recipes.

Gumbo

Gumbo

This blog post shares a yummy and healthy gumbo recipe perfect for toddlers. It’s a simple, easy-to-follow recipe that uses nutritious ingredients like lean meats, veggies, and spices. Readers in Australia can follow the instructions and make their own delicious toddler gumbo for their little ones.

General Information

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Keywords: Gumbo, Family-Friendly, Toddler-Friendly
  • Nutrition Facts:
    • Calories: 310
    • Protein: 15g
    • Carbs: 40g
    • Fats: 10g
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups of onions, chopped
  • 1 cup of celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 400g of sausage, cubed
  • 1can (400 g) of stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 450ml of vegetable broth
  • 270 g of frozen shrimp, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Start by cracking a joke and getting your little one to laugh.

  2. Start prepping the ingredients while you’re all still happy. Mince the garlic, chop the onions, celery, and bell pepper. Cube the sausage.

  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, add in the garlic, onions, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. After, add in the cubed sausage and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes.

  4. Next, stir in the stewed tomatoes, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Let the ingredients simmer for a few minutes.

  5. Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients and stir to combine it all. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

  6. Add in the shrimp at the end. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.

  7. Finally, sprinkle the parsley and green onions on top before serving.

Recommended Sides

  • Try serving your Gumbo with steamed kale for a nutritious spin.
  • Brown rice is also a great option for this dish.
  • Some fresh french bread or cornbread will nicely round out your dinner.

For an extra special touch, blow some bubbles for your toddler while you wait for the Gumbo to cook. Enjoy!

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