Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice
Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice combines smoky bacon with tender rice simmered in a tomato-chicken broth, then studded with sweet corn, briny black olives, and soft peppers for a balanced bite. Each forkful is hearty and gently spiced, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual potluck side that stands on its own.
- Prep20 min
- Cook55 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and keep it at a simmer while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 2
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet. Chop the bacon.
- 3
Cook and stir the onion in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into the rice mixture; add the diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir the black olives and corn into the rice mixture before serving.
- Calories 476.35 kcal High
- Protein 14.1 g Good Source
- Carbs 81.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 8.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1122.19 mg High
- Fiber 4.44 g Moderate
- Sugar 15.57 g High
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 35.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.43 mg Moderate
- Potassium 366.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 103.89 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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