Low-Country Pilau Ww

Entered for safe-keeping. From WW's "Simply the Best All-American". This variation is from Charleston, South Carolina. Add shrimp, chicken or ham to make this a one-dish meal. Add okra, and this becomes "Limping Susan." Each serving is 3 "thingies."

• Ready In: 46 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  slice bacon, chopped
• 1  onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup long-grain rice
• 1  large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 3⁄4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch cayenne
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
2. Discard the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and saute over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the rice, tomato, chicken broth, salt, cayenne and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Stir in the bacon, parsley, and basil.