CARIBBEAN PEAS AND RICE

2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup Birds Eye frozen Green Peas
1 cup uncooked instant rice
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
salt and pepper (to taste)

Cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until golden brown.

Add remaining ingredients; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until rice is tender and heated through, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Makes 3 to 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Fresh Ideas with Vegetables, Birds Eye