Tomato Rice Pilaf: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for Tomato Rice Pilaf with a hint of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Tomato Rice Pilaf, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon