Best Recipe for Nachos with Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo Ingredients
If you are craving some junk food then look to these healthy loaded nachos. Crawfish Gumbo Nachos recipe for nachos sprinkled with Louisiana Crawfish gumbo ingredients from Guys Guide to Eating Well cookbook gives your favorite snack food the most magical makeover. Easy nachos recipe with combination of Cajun flavors and Louisiana crawfish can’t be beat!
Servings Prep Time
16nachos 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
16nachos 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2pound chicken sausagethinly sliced and halved
  • 1/2 green or red bell pepperchopped
  • 1cup onionchopped
  • 2cups sliced fresh okra
  • 1teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6cups oven baked tortilla chips
  • 1cup Louisiana crawfish tailsrinsed and drained
  • 2cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking pan with foil.
  2. In large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add green pepper and onion, cooking until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add okra and garlic and continue cooking, stirring, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Arrange chips on prepared pan. Spoon okra mixture on top of chips. Place crawfish and top and sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Bake about 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 126, Calories from Fat 40%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 32mg, Sodium 285mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 9g, Dietary Exchanges:  1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat 

Terrific Tip: Make sure you always use Louisiana crawfish. If not in season, remember to keep Louisiana crawfish in your freezer to whip up recipes like this. Any protein may be substituted.