california style spanish rice

Lunch

California Style Spanish Rice

A West Coast take on traditional Spanish rice, often lighter and made with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth 1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced sweet red pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Remove and set aside.
In the small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until golden brown. Reduce heat; stir in broth. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, onion, peppers and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.