One Dish Rice and Black Eyed Peas

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INGREDIENTS:4 slices turkey bacon or bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
2 cups instant rice
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
14 ½ ozs. chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15 ½ oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
2 oz. cheddar cheese, shreddedDIRECTIONS:1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp (3 to 5 minutes). Drain.

2. In same skillet add rice, spinach and broth. Cover; continue cooking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (4 to 6 minutes). Stir in black-eyed peas. Continue cooking until heated through (1 to 2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Calories 300 (21% from fat); Fat 7g (sat. 000g); Protein 15g; Carbohydrates 46g; Chol. 20mg (chol. per day 7%); Sodium 530mg (sodium per day 33%)
SERVINGS:5, 1-cup servingsFrom:Recipe from Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
PHOTO CREDIT:Photo Credit: LAND O’LAKES