7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage Recipe from Tiana’s Palace
7 GREENS GUMBO WITH CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
Tiana’s Palace
Disneyland Park
Serves 4
ROASTED VEGETABLES
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1 cup diced yams
- 1 cup sliced okra
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 ounces mild andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning mix
GUMBO
- 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon gumbo filé
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch mustard greens, stems removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch spinach, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups watercress, larger stems removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock, divided
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Reserved Chicken and Andouille Sausage
- Reserved Roasted Vegetables
- Hot sauce, to taste
FOR ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Combine yams, sweet potatoes, okra and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast vegetables for 10-12 minutes, until browned and fully cooked.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
FOR CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE:
- Heat vegetable oil in medium sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon.
- Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and add to sauté pan, scraping up any browned bits from the andouille sausage. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until chicken thighs are fully cooked. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
FOR GUMBO:
- Purée one can of cannellini beans in a blender or food processor; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add puréed beans and cook, stirring continuously for 15 minutes, until tan in color.
- Add onions and sauté for 6 minutes, until translucent. Add bell pepper and celery and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, gumbo filé, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Slowly add collard greens, mustard greens, Swiss chard and kale, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain liquid from remaining can of cannellini beans. Add to skillet with remaining 2 cups of vegetable stock, spinach, watercress and parsley. Stir to combine. Add additional salt and pepper, as needed.
- Ladle into bowls with rice. Top with reserved Chicken and Andouille Sausage and Roasted Vegetables. Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce, to taste.
Cook’s Note: For a plant-based version of this recipe, omit the chicken and andouille sausage.