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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 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 27%
- Protein 17.26 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 76.28 g 28%
- Total Fat 19.5 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1268.66 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 9.52 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 18.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 135.57 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1226.35 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 224.03 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 21.43 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Original Spanish Style Bacon Rice is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 530.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 530.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice healthy?
- Original Spanish-Style Bacon Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 530.65 calories and 17.26 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1268.66 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.93 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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