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Okra Pilaf

Name: Okra Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups cooked rice

4 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

This is my very favorite rice recipe. I've served it many times and it's always received rave reviews. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

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Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked rice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain. Saute onion and green pepper in drippings for 6-8 minutes or until tender.

Stir in the okra, tomatoes, salt if desired and pepper; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook for 10-15 minutes or until okra is tender and liquid is absorbed. Crumble bacon; stir into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 134 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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