Corn Hash

INGREDIENTS
2    slices bacon, chopped to ¼ inch
2    teaspoons olive oil
¾   cup chopped red or white onion
¾   cup chopped red bell pepper
½   cup chopped celery
2    teaspoons dried thyme
3    cloves garlic, minced
1 ½   cups corn kernels
1    teaspoon paprika

METHOD

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes; remove from the pan to a paper towel to drain. Add the olive oil, the onions, bell pepper, celery and thyme to the skillet. Cook these for 5 to 6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly..

Add the corn and paprika, turn the heat to a low, cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the bacon, mix well and serve.

Based on a recipe in Cooking Light magazine