Okra-Tomato Pilaf for the Stove Top (Limpin' Susan) Recipe

Name: Okra-Tomato Pilaf for the Stove Top (Limpin' Susan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon, slices chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups thinly sliced okra (about 1 pound); 1 cup rice, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika or 2 teaspoons smoked spanish paprika; salt and pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 ¾ cups water or 1 ¾ cups broth; 1 big thyme, sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

4 bacon, slices chopped
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups thinly sliced okra (about 1 pound)
1 cup rice, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika or 2 teaspoons smoked spanish paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1 ¾ cups water or 1 ¾ cups broth
1 big thyme, sprig (optional)

1
Fry the bacon with the onion and garlic in a large saucepan, Dutch oven, or skillet with a tight-fitting lid over low heat so that enough fat is melted to cover the bottom of the pan.
2
If the bacon is lean, add oil.
3
Raise the heat to medium-high and fry the okra until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the paprika, salt and pepper and mix well.
5
Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
6
The mixture will look very dry.
7
Add the tomato, water and thyme and mix well.
8
Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Fluff with a fork.

855

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 bacon, slices chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 cups thinly sliced okra (about 1 pound), and more.

Yes, Okra-Tomato Pilaf for the Stove Top (Limpin' Susan) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Okra-Tomato Pilaf for the Stove Top (Limpin' Susan)

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