Okra Rice Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Okra Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled

1 large onion

chopped

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 cup uncooked rice

1 ½ cups water

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain grease and set aside for later use. Crumble bacon and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet saute onion in a small amount of reserved bacon grease over medium high heat until tender about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon sliced okra and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart about 15 minutes. Stir in rice and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until fluffy.

Nutritional Information

Okra Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 280.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 32.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 27.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 197.2IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 12.4mg 21%

Folate: 102.9mcg 26%

Calcium: 58.2mg 6%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 50.3mg 18%

Potassium: 361.5mg 10%

Sodium: 582.7mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 96.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.