Bacon and Tomato with Rice

If desired, add some kick to this tasty Louisiana-style rice side dish with a generous dash or two of Tabasco sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 slices bacon, diced
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
3 cups cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook bacon until almost crisp in large skillet over low heat. Pour off fat; return 2 tablespoons drippings to skillet. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook until tender crisp.
2. Stir in tomatoes, rice and black pepper; heat thoroughly.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.