Red Rice Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Red Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bacon slices, diced; 1 cup cubed, cooked ham; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced; 1/4 pound ground Italian sausage; 2 cups diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup peeled and diced eggplant; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 2 cups sliced fresh okra; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5-oz.) can tomato puree; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

3 bacon slices, diced
1 cup cubed, cooked ham
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 pound ground Italian sausage
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup peeled and diced eggplant
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
2 cups sliced fresh okra
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-oz.) can tomato puree
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
2
Saute ham and next 2 ingredients in hot drippings until well browned. Remove ham mixture, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Saute onion, next 3 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. salt in drippings 5 to 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic. Cook 2 minutes; stir in eggplant. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Spoon mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3
Cook rice in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in skillet, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant and golden. Spoon rice over onion mixture in dish; top with ham mixture and bacon.
4
Saute okra in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot oil in skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Stir in broth, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt; bring to a boil. Pour okra mixture over meat, and cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve with hot sauce.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bacon slices, diced, 1 cup cubed, cooked ham, 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced, 1/4 pound ground Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Red Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Red Rice

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