Roasted Tomato, Double Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onion U.S. Rice Pilaf

Name: Roasted Tomato, Double Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onion U.S. Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 pint (550 mL) grape tomatoes; 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; 2 small onions finely diced; 2 cloves of garlic minced; ½ cup (125 mL) diced double smoked bacon; 1½ cups (375 mL) U.S. brown rice; 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable Stock; 2 tbsp (30 mL) shredded 2-year old cheddar; Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe courtesy of ChefD (Darryl Fletcher)

Roasted Tomato and Double Smoked Bacon Rice Dish

Ingredients

1 pint (550 mL) grape tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
2 small onions finely diced
2 cloves of garlic minced
½ cup (125 mL) diced double smoked bacon
1½ cups (375 mL) U.S. brown rice
3 cups (750 mL) vegetable Stock
2 tbsp (30 mL) shredded 2-year old cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Place tomatoes and olive oil in an ovenproof pan, sprinkle with salt and roast 1 -1/2 hours. (This can be made a day in advance.)
In a small stock pot, over medium high heat, sauté onions, garlic and bacon for 5-7 minutes until onions begin to get golden brown. Add rice and roasted tomatoes, sauté for 2 minutes.
Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.