Carefree Baked Rice Creole

Description

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 2 x 10-ounce packages frozen sliced okra
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups)
• 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable stock)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Procedures

1. Butter 2½-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half the rice in the bottom of dish.
2. Cover with half the okra, then half the onion and green pepper.
3. Combine tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper; heat.
4. Pour 2 cups over mixture in baking dish. Dot with butter.
5. Repeat layers.
6. Cover and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.