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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great for Mardi Gras entertaining - got it from 2/18/06 Post Dispatch Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, diced |
1 large onion, diced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 cup long-grain rice |
2 cups chicken broth |
1 tablespoon tabasco sauce |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced |
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced |
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed |
1/4 cup sliced green onion |
Directions:
1. Cook diced bacon in a 3-qt saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to plate.
2. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add broth, Tabasco sauce and salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add red and yellow bell peppers, red beans and bacon. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
6. Stir in green onions and serve.
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