Okra Pilau

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups thinly sliced okra, fresh or frozen
 * 3 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped green peppers
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 16-ounce can tomatoes, well drained and chopped

Directions

 * 1) Saute okra and bacon until lightly browned.
 * 2) Add peppers and onion and continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
 * 3) Add rice, chicken broth and salt.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, stir once, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 5) Add tomatoes, heat, and fluff lightly with fork.