Red Red Rice
Red Red Rice is an easy side dish that we have been making for years. So different and a tasty change from traditional rice dishes with so many options!
Servings: 8
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick sliced bacon, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- ½ cup peppers, chopped
- 2 cups diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 can (5.5-6 oz) tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
OPTIONS
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) peas
- 1 can (14 oz) corn
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped, sauteed
- 1 cup ham, chopped
- 1 cup sausage, ground, cooked
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, or pot with a lid, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towel. Using paper towel wipe out your skillet or pot, leaving a few tablespoons of bacon grease behind.
- Add onions, carrots and peppers. Cover and cook for a few minutes.
- Remove lid and add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked bacon, broth, salt, pepper and rice. Stir until incorporated.
- Bring to a boil and stir continuously for a few minutes. Cover again and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes or rice dish is totally blended together. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1395IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg