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                          SAFFRON RICE ROYALE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4                    Slices bacon
  1                    Large onion, chopped
  1                    Red bell pepper, chopped
  1 1/2   c            Uncd extra long grain rice
  1       pk           (10 oz) frozen green peas
    1/4   c            Sherry
    1/4   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4   ts           Ground white pepper
  2 3/4   c            Chicken broth
  1       pn           Saffron OR:
    1/2   ts           Ground turmeric

 Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until
 crisp and brown. Remove bacon to absorbent paper, set
 aside.  Add onion and pepper to skillet and cook until
 tender.  Add rice, peas, broth, sherry and saffron or
 turmeric. Bring to a boil; stir.  Reduce heat, cover,
 simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid
 is absorbed.  Add crumbled bacon, cheese, and pepper.
 Toss.



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