Okra Pilau (Pilaf)

Low country pilau (Okra) loaded with crumbled bacon.

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon slices
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 package frozen okra (16 ounce)
  • 2 packages Ready to Serve Cajun Style Rice (8.5 ounces )

Directions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp.

Step 2

Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, crumble once cool. Reserving 2 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

Step 3

Sauté onion and thawed okra in hot drippings over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.

Step 4

Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir rice and crumbled bacon into okra mixture in skillet. Combine well and serve.



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