Okra prepared Creole-style with bacon, onion, green bell pepper, rice, tomato and a hint of cayenne.

Creole Okra

3 slices bacon, diced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tomato, peeled and chopped

1. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
2. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add okra, onion and green pepper to skillet; cook until tender crisp.
3. Stir in rice, broth, black pepper and red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and fluff lightly. Replace lid; allow to stand about 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.