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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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zesty rice Ingredients:
spicy chipolte rice |
6 slices bacon, diced |
1 medium yellow onion, chopped |
3 cups long grain rice |
3 (14 1/2-oz.) can chicken broth |
1/2 cup water |
3 chipotle chilies in adobe sauce (about 1/4 of a 7-oz. can), diced |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
2 green onions, chopped, some green tops included |
i would go light on the chipoltes |
Directions:
1. Cooking Directions
2. In deep, heavy saucepan sauté bacon with onion until onion is slightly tender, about 4 minutes.
3. Stir in rice; cook and stir to coat well.
4. Add chicken broth, water, chilies and salt.
5. Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for up to 15 minutes before serving.
7. Remove to serving bowl; garnish with cilantro and green onion.
8. Serving Suggestions
9. The smoky flavor of bacon combined with the spicy flavor of chipotle chilies make this a side dish that demands second helpings.
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