Bacon Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine or butter | ||
| 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped | ||
| Green onions | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), sliced | |
| 8 slices Lower Salt Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled | ||
| Rice | 1 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked | |
| 1 teaspoon no salt added chicken flavor instant-bouillon | ||
Directions
MAKING
Conventional Method
1. In large skillet or saucepan melt margarine over medium heat.
2. Put in tomatoes and green onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups water and remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover.
5. Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Microwave Method:
1. In large microwave-safe casserole dish place margarine, tomatoes and green onions.
2. Cook, covered, on High power (100%) for 5 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups water and remaining ingredients and cover.
3. Cook on High power for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce power to Medium-High (70%) and let it cook about 10 to 12 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
SERVING
6. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
7. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Conventional Method
1. In large skillet or saucepan melt margarine over medium heat.
2. Put in tomatoes and green onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups water and remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover.
5. Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Microwave Method:
1. In large microwave-safe casserole dish place margarine, tomatoes and green onions.
2. Cook, covered, on High power (100%) for 5 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups water and remaining ingredients and cover.
3. Cook on High power for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce power to Medium-High (70%) and let it cook about 10 to 12 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
SERVING
6. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
7. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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