Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel. reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. cook rice, green pepper, and onion in drippings, until onion is tender. add crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients. simmer covered 30-45 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. **note** ground beef can be added to make the dish more of a main dish, instead of a side dish.

Target recipe: in medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (i usually mash tomatoes with potato masher or give them a quick spin in food processor). bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. (unless you like sticky, gooey rice, don't take off the lid and stir at all until it is done). garnish with green onions and/or cheddar cheese.