PARMESAN RICE AND PEAS WITH BACON

Parmesan Rice and Peas with Bacon image

Start healthy habits early in your child's life. Kids are never too young to hear about the importance of fruits and vegetables and other ways to eat well; take them on walks or find other ways to be active and practice portion control.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup uncooked long-grain regular rice
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion. Cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in rice until well coated with bacon drippings. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
Gently stir in peas. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are hot; remove from heat. Stir in cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g