Bon Temps!
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 2 c. onions, chopped
- 4 c. water
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 1/2 c. (8oz.) ham, diced
- Three 5 oz. bags saffron yellow rice (the Mahatma® brand is recommended)
- Two 10 oz. boxes frozen cut okra, thawed
- 1 lb. raw, peeled shrimp
Directions: Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and sauté until golden, approx. 3 to 4 inches. Add water, red pepper and ham. Bring to a boil, stir in rice mix, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in okra and shrimp. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, approx. 7 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and rice is tender. Keep warm in a Crock-pot on low heat.
Yield: 8 servings (385 calories)
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