1. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. 2. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. 3. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, basil, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. 4. Stir in tomato paste and sugar and cook for 2 minutes more. 5. Add water and bring to a boil. 6. Stir in rice and lime juice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook 15 minutes. 7. If the rice is too dry, add 2-3 tablespoons water. If too wet, leave cover ajar for remaining cooking time. 8. Stir in peas. Cook until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more. 9. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. 10. Fluff with fork and correct seasoning if needed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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