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 mins
- Cook50 mins
- 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 394.3 kcal Moderate
- Protein 31.84 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.04 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 40.78 mg Moderate
- Sodium 833.77 mg High
- Fiber 3.34 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.5 g Moderate
- Calcium 74.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 268.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.69 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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About This Recipe
Okra Rice is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Broth, Okra, and Onion. Each serving provides about 394.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Okra Rice?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Okra Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Broth, Okra, Onion, Rice. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Okra Rice?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Okra Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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