Southern Rice

Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

1 cup frozen onion & bell pepper mix

1 1/2 cups unsalted sodium chicken broth

2 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup chopped frozen okra

1/2 cup instant brown rice 1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 (14.5 oz.) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained

Preparation

1. Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray & heat over medium-high. Cook onion & pepper mix 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add broth, oregano & cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer 10 minutes.

3. Add okra, rice & garlic powder. Cover & cook 5-10 minutes, until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed.

4. Add tomatoes & mix well. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Okra is in-season from July thru September. During other months, buy okra in the frozen section of your local grocery store.

Fresh Start is a free program taught by Nutrition Education Assistants (NEAs). By participating in this program you will learn how to make healthier food choices, plan low-cost meals, stretch your food dollars, prepare new foods, read food labels, and more. If you are interested in participating in this free nutrition program, please contact Lori Evans, Nutrition Education Assistant with the OSU Community Nutrition Education Programs. The office is located at the Kay County OSU Extension office, 201 S. Main St., Newkirk, Oklahoma 74647. You may call the office at 580-362-2200 or email lori.evans@okstate.edu.

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