San Francisco Firehouse Spanish Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

San Francisco Firehouse Spanish Rice recipe for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

318

Sugar

Fat

San Francisco Firehouse Spanish Rice is a popular dish that was likely first made in a firehouse in San Francisco. It is a one-pot meal that is great for feeding a crowd and can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep. The dish has a rich and savory flavor, with the bacon adding a smoky taste to the rice. The vegetables also provide a nice contrast, both in flavor and texture.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet. Set bacon aside.
3.	Saute onions and green pepper in the reserved drippings over medium heat until tender.
4.	Stir in rice, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes and their juice; heat to boiling over high heat.
5.	Pour everything into a greased 2-quart casserole.
6.	Bake, covered, for 45 minutes.
7.	Uncover and sprinkle with reserved bacon.
8.	Bake, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

PROS

This is a flavorful and filling one-pot meal that is easy to make and great for leftovers.

It is also gluten-free and can be made vegan by substituting the bacon with vegan bacon or leaving it out completely.

CONS

This recipe uses white rice, which is less nutritious than brown rice.
It also contains bacon which is high in sodium and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does contain vegetables and can be modified to include even more. Bell peppers are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C, and tomatoes are high in lycopene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Rice is also a good source of carbohydrates and can provide energy to fuel your day.

	1/4 lb bacon , diced
	2 medium onions , finely chopped
	1 green pepper , chopped
	2 cups long grain white rice
	1 1/4 teaspoons salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	28 ounces solid pack tomatoes , broken up