Side Dishes, Vegetables Recipes - Spanish Rice

Ingredients              

• 3 Tbs. bacon drippings

• 1 cup uncooked Riviana Rice

• 3/4 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 1 14-oz can stewed tomatoes

• 1 cup water

• 1 1/2 tsps salt

• 1 tsp. chili powder

Makes 6 servings

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Method:

1. Heat 2 Tbs. fat in large skillet; add rice. Brown lightly, stir ring frequently.

2. Add remaining 1 Tbs. fat, onion, gre0n pepper and celery; cook until soft.

3. Add remaining ingredients, cover pan tightly, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

4. If rice is then not sufficiently tender, add a little more water , cover, continue to cook until soft.