Spanish Rice with Bacon

Desription
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 bacon strips, diced
 * 1 tbsp (15 ml) canola or vegetable oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 cup (240 ml) uncooked long grain rice
 * 1¾ cups (420 ml) water
 * 2 large tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 medium green pepper, chopped
 * 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
 * 1 to 1½ teaspoons (5 to 7.5 ml) chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

Directions

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

Nutritional information
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