Ingredients:
49oz can of chicken broth
3 cups uncooked Uncle Ben’s® rice
1/4 of medium green bell pepper (diced)
1/4 of medium red bell pepper (diced) or pimientos can be used as substitute
1 small onion (diced)
5 bacon strips
seasoning salt
ground black pepper
table salt
BIJOL® yellow food coloring
Instructions:
Cook bacon strips in a 3-quart pot on low heat (don’t burn the bacon).
Once the bacon produces enough bacon drippings, sauté onions and bell peppers (don’t burn onions & bell peppers).
Add chicken broth and let it come to a boil.
Sprinkle seasoning salt, a dash of salt & pepper (season to taste).
Add rice and 1/8 teaspoon of BIJOL® food coloring and let rice simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Let rice sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6-8.