Spanish Rice with Bacon

6 bacon strips, diced
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) canola or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup (240 ml) uncooked long grain rice
1 3/4 cups (420 ml) water
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons (5 to 7.5 ml) chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to
paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes.
Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or
until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 287 cal., 12 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 16 mg chol., 514 mg sodium,
34 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny

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