Super Savory Rice

What You Need

1 c rice

2 1/2 c Chicken stock (or water with bouillon)

1 T olive oil

4 strips bacon (cut into small pieces)

1 small onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 c mushrooms, sliced (or can mushrooms, drained)

3/4 c frozen peas

1/2 c frozen corn

Directions

In medium sauces pan (or rice cooker)bring rice with chicken stock to boil, then cook for 11-12 minutes. While rice is cooking heat oil in skillet and add onion and bacon. Cook until bacon is fried and onion is soft. Add bell pepper and mushrooms to onion and bacon, and cook for additional 3-5 minutes. Add peas and corn, and heat through. When rice is cooked, remove from heat and fluff with fork, then place rice in a large serving dish and add veggies, then mix together gently. Serve as a one dish meal. (for a more hearty meal try adding some shredded chicken, or sliced sausage to the veggie/bacon mixture).

(Another recipe from Let's Cook! A book for kids who love to cook )