• 3/4 onion, diced
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 2-3/4 slices of bacon, diced
• 2-3/4 hot dogs, sliced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1-1/4 tomatoes, diced
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped

Cook bacon in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat 5-6 minutes, or until bacon is slightly crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl. Set aside. Sauté onion in bacon drippings 4-5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in seasoning and sliced hot dogs and cook 2 minutes. Add cooked rice, cooked bacon tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped basil and serve.

Per serving: calories 294, fat 13.5g, 42% calories from fat, cholesterol 28mg, protein 9.5g, carbohydrates 33.2g, fiber 1.7g, sugar 4.1g, sodium 967mg, diet points 7.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.6, Lean meat: 0.8, Fat: 2.1, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Fumé Blanc, or Zinfandel.