Okra Rice

Tender okra, fluffy steamed rice, crumbled bacon, and sautéed onion are a delicious combination in this easy side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
• 1.5 cups water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.

Step 2

Heat reserved bacon grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add rice to the skillet and pour in water. Cover and simmer until rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.