Red Rice Side
Southern

Red Rice

Rice cooked with tomatoes, bacon, and onion — a Lowcountry staple.

40
Total Min
30
Cook Min
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cup long-grain white rice
  • 4.00 strips bacon , chopped
  • 1.00 onion , diced
  • 1.00 g reen bell pepper , diced
  • 3.00 cup loves garlic , minced
  • 1.00 cup an tomatoes
  • 2.00 cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook bacon in a heavy pot until crispy.

  2. 2

    Remove bacon and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add rice and stir to coat.

  6. 6

    Add tomatoes and broth.

  7. 7

    Bring to a boil.

  8. 8

    Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  9. 9

    Fluff with fork.

  10. 10

    Top with crumbled bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 666
Total Fat5g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholesterol9mg
Sodium443mg
Total Carbohydrate136g
Dietary Fiber9g
Total Sugars18g
Protein12g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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