7 Colour Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 250g smoked bacon
• chopped,1 red pepper, diced,1 green pepper, diced,1 yellow pepper, diced,1 tbsp, heaped, mild curry powder ,400g cooked basmati rice,2 tbsp fresh thyme, removed from stem, chopped,Salt and freshly ground black pepper,

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until slightly soft.
2. Add the bacon and cook until slightly crispy.
3. Add the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes or until just starting to soften.
4. Add the curry powder and cook for a further 30 seconds or so.
5. Add the rice and thyme and stir until combined.
6. Season to taste and keep warm, cover with foil or a lid until serving time.