Creole Okra

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 x 10-ounce package frozen cut okra, thawed
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• dash ground red pepper
• 1 tomato, peeled and chopped

Procedures

1. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
2. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
3. Add okra, onion and green pepper to skillet; cook until tender crisp.
4. Stir in rice, broth, black pepper and red pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes and fluff lightly.
7. Replace lid; allow to stand about 10 minutes.