Serious Eats 'true Blood's' Gumbo Ya Ya Recipe

Total time: 240 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats 'true Blood's' Gumbo Ya Ya Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 76%. At 1741mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats 'true Blood's' Gumbo Ya Ya Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 751 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1024
Total Fat: 74g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 172mg
Sodium: 1741mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 50g
Calcium: 58mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 894mg Vitamin A: 121mcg
Vitamin C: 32mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 4- to 5-pound whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • about 10 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion (green part only)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Hot cooked rice, for serving
  • Filé powder (optional)

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)