Okra and Andouille Sausage Pilau

By GadgetGirl

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced okra
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 16 ounces chopped Andouille Sausage
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 4 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Fry bacon in a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan until just crisp. Stir in onion, pepper and okra; sauté until onion is wilted. Add garlic and ham; continue cooking for 5 minutes longer. Add tomatoes, thyme, cayenne, rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.