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 mins
- Cook55 mins
- 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 530.65 kcal High
- Protein 17.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 76.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.05 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1268.66 mg High
- Fiber 9.52 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.91 g High
- Added Sugar 0.46 g Low Source
- Calcium 135.57 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1226.63 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 500.43 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 21.61 mg Good 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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