Louisiana Rice

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Fry the bacon in a large pot, remove, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Add the rice through the celery to the drippings in the pot and sauté until the rice is golden and the vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Slowly stir in the peanut butter.

4. 4

   Add the broth through the pepper, stir and blend well.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then quickly reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender (~20min).

6. 6

   Spoon into a serving dish and crumble the bacon over the top.