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Serves: 6

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Meal Occasion: Side Dish, Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine Type: Caribbean, Latin, American South , Southern

Ingredients

1	cup UNCLE BEN’S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
2	cans red kidney beans (15-ounce), drained
6	slices bacon cut into 1" pieces
1	clove garlic minced
1/2	cup green bell pepper diced
2	onions cut into wedges
1	tsp. thyme
1	tsp. salt
1	can beef broth (14-ounce)

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until browned but not crisp, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove bacon; drain off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook until onion is tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add enough water to beef broth to make 2-1/2 cups. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked rice, bacon, thyme, and salt. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add green peppers, cover, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in beans. Let stand covered until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve as a side dish or add cooked sliced turkey sausage for a main dish.

Add in chicken or ham for added flavor