Sides (Spanish Rice with Bacon)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 Cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1-3/4 Cups water
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 to 1 -1/2 Tsp chili powder
• 1/2 Tsp salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1)In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

2)Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.