Low Fat Skillet Okra And Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/3 cup uncooked regular long grain

rice

1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 small clov garlic, finely chopped

1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 large)

2/3 cup chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce

1 small bay leaf

8 ounces okra, cut into 1/2-inch

slices*

*Substitute

1 package frozen cut (10 ounces)

okra. Thaw just enough to separate

Method

Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Saute rice in oil about 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Stir in onion, bell pepper and garlic.

Saute about 5 minutes until onion begins to soften.

Stir in remaining ingredients except okra.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer until rice is tender.

Stir in okra.

Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until okra is tender.

Remove bay leaf.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1/2 CUP EACH).

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