Step 1

Fry bacon until crisp. Add in the pepper and onion and cook until the onion is translucent.

Step 2

Add in the water, un-drained can of peas, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme and rice.

Step 3

Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer until all the water has been absorbed.

Step 4

Serve immediately with a sprig of fresh thyme.