ROBBIE'S RED RICE

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Upon my move to the Low Country of South Carolina, I was introduced to red rice, a traditional Deep South dish. I experimented with a recipe and this is the result.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) bulk pork or turkey sausage
1-1/2 cup water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup each chopped green, yellow and sweet red pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. casserole; stir in the water, rice, onion, peppers, butter and pepper. Add bacon and salt if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges