Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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: saute the onions, chiles and garlic in a small amount of olive oil, over medium heat, until the onions are soft. set aside until cool. when the vegetables and rice are cool, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. pour into a buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish. bake, covered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. uncover and bake 10 minutes more.