Ingredients
1/2 lb. bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups uncooked rice
2 cans (16 oz. each) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (13oz.) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Cook bacon in large heavy pot over medium heat until crisp. Set aside. Saute’ onion, green pepper and garlic in bacon grease until tender. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add rice and stir until liquid is absorbed. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is done. Stir in bacon.
