Crab Gumbo

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: High 2 to 3 hours; Low 6 to 7 hours
Makes 4 servings

2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 large onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 package (10 ounces) frozen okra

2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat

2 cups cooked brown rice

1. Combine the broth, onion, bell pepper, celery, carrots, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, and red pepper in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.

3. Add the okra and crabmeat and cook on low for 1 hour or on high for 30 minutes.

4. Divide among 4 bowls and top each with rice.

Per serving: 267 calories, 23 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 6 g fiber, 603 mg sodium