Brown and White Rice

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 8 slices bacon -- diced
 * ½ cup raw brown rice
 * 4 green onions with tops—sliced
 * 1 cup raw long-grain converted rice
 * 3 cups beef broth
 * ⅓ cup slivered almonds -- toasted
 * 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) In skillet, fry bacon until partially crisp but still limp.
 * 2) Stir in brown riceand cook over medium heat until rice is a light golden brown.
 * 3) Add bacon and browned rice to crock-pot with green onions, mushrooms, white rice and broth; stir well.
 * 4) Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 2½ to 3½hours.
 * 5) Before serving, stir well; add salt if needed.
 * 6) Garnish with almonds and cheese.
 * 7) Enjoy.