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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Okra Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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 20%
- Protein 31.84 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 33.33 g 12%
- Total Fat 15.04 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.57 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.78 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 833.77 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.34 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.16 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 74.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 268.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 22.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Okra Rice healthy?
- Okra Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 394.3 calories and 31.84 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 833.77 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.57 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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