Okra Rice

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
1 1/2 cups water

Directions

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