Rice Pilaf with Peas

A recipe that I got from my grandmother. One of my husbands favorite. It has a very unique flavor with the bacon. Wonderful side dish with chicken or fish.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 -6  slices bacon, diced.
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 7  ounces chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
• 5  ounces  frozen peas
• 1  cup water
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Brown diced bacon, and drain on a paper towel.
2. Drain all but 1/4 c.
3. drippings.
4. Cook onions in drippings till clear (about 5 mins.) Add uncooked rice, peas, broth, and pepper.
5. Cover with lid and bring to boil.
6. Turn burner to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
7. Add bacon crumbles, stir in and serve immediately.