Dinner Tonight: Rice With Okra Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Rice With Okra Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 pound fresh okra, bottom and top removed, and cut into rounds; 3 scallions, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon habanero chile, minced; 2 1/3 cups long-grain rice; 1 quart water; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh okra, bottom and top removed, and cut into rounds
3 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon habanero chile, minced
2 1/3 cups long-grain rice
1 quart water
Salt and pepper

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, pour the oil in and turn the heat to medium. Toss in the okra and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
3
Pour in the water, and then add the scallions, parsley, thyme, garlic, and habanero. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4
Turn the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
5
Add the rice, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Drain the mixture in a colander. Transfer to a steamer basket or bamboo steamer and then set on top of the boiling pot of water. Cover and let steam for 7 minutes.
7
Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasonings, and serve.

415

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 pound fresh okra, bottom and top removed, and cut into rounds, 3 scallions, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Rice With Okra Recipe 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.

Dinner Tonight: Rice With Okra Recipe

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