Okra Rice
Okra Rice blends tender okra with fluffy grains, smoky crumbled bacon, and sweet sautéed onion for a comforting dish with rich, savory depth from the drippings. It’s hearty enough to anchor a weeknight dinner yet fits perfectly as a Southern-inspired side alongside roasted meats or grilled seafood. Each bite balances velvety okra with salty bacon and well-seasoned rice.
- Prep15 min
- Cook50 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the skillet. Crumble the bacon and set it aside.
- 2
Heat the reserved bacon grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon, okra, and chicken broth. Reduce the heat and simmer until the okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Add the rice to the skillet and pour in the water. Cover and simmer until the rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 380.58 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.3 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.33 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.52 mg Moderate
- Sodium 833.77 mg High
- Fiber 2.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.26 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.5 g Moderate
- Calcium 74.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate
- Potassium 248.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.91 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.25 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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