OKRA RICE

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A co-worker and good friend introduced me to this recipe but never gave exact amounts so I worked to get it just right to share with you. It is so good!

Provided by NCREE

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain grease and set aside for later use. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion in a small amount of reserved bacon grease over medium high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sliced okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes. Stir in rice and water. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 582.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Junaid Hm
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Gisbertus Revocatus
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Darshika Madushani
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I love the addition of the shrimp in this dish. It adds a lot of flavor and makes the rice even more delicious.


Danielle Veneziano
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Walter Hernandez
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and has a great flavor.


Faisal Sheikh
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the cheesy flavor and won't even realize they're eating okra.


Manzarabbas Manazr
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I love the addition of the tomatoes and onions in this dish. They add a lot of flavor and make the rice even more delicious.


Balikis Balo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Vaxge 16
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The okra is cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Sam Lyrics
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This okra rice is a great vegetarian dish. It's packed with flavor and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


lett scarl
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook okra, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and has a great flavor.


Ghulam Sakhi 333
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The okra is disguised in the rice, so they won't even know they're eating it.


MD BAKIR ISLAM
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I love the combination of okra and rice in this dish. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'm sure to make again.


asura Esha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. It's simple and tasty, and it's a great side dish for any meal.


Rofiq Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my okra rice turned out mushy. I think I'll try cooking the okra separately next time.


Abdul Ajanah
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This dish was a little bland for my taste, but adding some extra spices really helped. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Suraiya Akther
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I've never cooked with okra before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


SK Ramim
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This okra rice was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor.