Name: Bacon, Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled - 5; Butter - 2 tablespoons; White rice - 1 cup; Broken pieces (about 2 inches) vermicelli pasta - ⅓ cup; Chopped sweet onion - ½ cup; Chopped green or red bell pepper - ½ cup; Swanson® Chicken Broth - 2 ⅓ cups; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; Chopped fresh parsley - 1 teaspoon; Onion Powder - 1 teaspoon; Granulated garlic powder - 1 teaspoon; Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon

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Ingredients for - Bacon, Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf

1. Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled - 5

2. Butter - 2 tablespoons

3. White rice - 1 cup

4. Broken pieces (about 2 inches) vermicelli pasta - ⅓ cup

5. Chopped sweet onion - ½ cup

6. Chopped green or red bell pepper - ½ cup

7. Swanson® Chicken Broth - 2 ⅓ cups

8. Garlic, minced - 1 clove

9. Chopped fresh parsley - 1 teaspoon

10. Onion Powder - 1 teaspoon

11. Granulated garlic powder - 1 teaspoon

12. Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Bacon, Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf

1. Stage

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble. Drain bacon drippings from pan; wipe out with paper towels.

2. Stage

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice and vermicelli; cook until they turn a golden brown, about 4 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir in chopped onions and bell pepper. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften, 2 or 3 minutes. Add Swanson® Chicken Broth, garlic, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. Stage

Bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer on low heat until liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with cooked crumbled bacon.