Blackened Okra With Red Rice Recipe

Name: Blackened Okra With Red Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 cup white basmati rice, soaked in water overnight and drained well; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced; 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock, homemade or store bought; 2 teaspoons tamari; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 pound small to medium okra pods; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 - 6 tablespoons blackened seasoning, homemade or store bought

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 cup white basmati rice, soaked in water overnight and drained well
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
5 tablespoons tomato paste
1 3/4 cups vegetable stock, homemade or store bought
2 teaspoons tamari
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 pound small to medium okra pods
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 - 6 tablespoons blackened seasoning, homemade or store bought

1
Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2
Add the onion and salt and saute until the onion is golden brown and quite soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until the water has evaporated and the rice starts to smell nutty, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and bell pepper and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the rice and vegetables.
6
Stir in the stock and tamari, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
7
Decrease the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until the okra is ready.

329

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced, 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1 cup white basmati rice, soaked in water overnight and drained well, and more.

Yes, Blackened Okra With Red Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Okra With Red Rice

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