Parmesan Rice and Peas with Bacon

 

2

slices bacon, chopped

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

cup uncooked long-grain regular rice

1

can (14 oz) chicken broth

1/2

cup water

1

cup frozen baby sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed

3/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/8

teaspoon pepper

• 1 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.
• 2 Stir in rice until well coated with bacon drippings. Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
• 3 Gently stir in peas. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are hot; remove from heat. Stir in cheese and pepper.