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Bacon Carolina Rice

Maria Emmerich
Course Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Pork, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 94.2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups onion finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 cups cauliflower "riced"
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Redmond Real salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in a 4-quart heavy pot over low heat until some of fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices. Add stock and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower rice and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until some of liquid is absorbed and cauliflower is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 94.2 | Fat: 6g | Protein: 4.5g | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Fiber: 2g | P:E Ratio: 0.4