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A close-up of a dish featuring white rice mixed with chopped okra, tomatoes, and small pieces of bacon, served in a white bowl.

Creole Okra Recipe: Easy Southern Comfort Food

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2-4 slices bacon- diced
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 of a (large) pkg Okra, (4 CUPS)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1½ cup chicken broth or vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Dash Red pepper or creole seasoning to taste
  • I fresh tomato peeled, chopped

Instructions

  • Sauté bacon until crisp. Drain off all but 1 Tbsp drippings.
  • Add onion & green peppers & okra until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rice, broth, & seasonings.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer 15 min.
  • Add tomato & fluff lightly.
  • Replace lid and allow to stand 10 min.