Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
 * ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 cup diced fully-cooked ham (optional)
 * 1 cup dried black beans, cooked and well-seasoned

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon in large skillet over low heat. Pour off fat. Return 1 tablespoon to skillet.
 * 2) Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat 2 minutes.
 * 3) Stir in rice, salt, turmeric, red pepper and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 4) Add tomato, green pepper and ham; simmer 5 minutes longer, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 5) Serve yellow rice in deep bowls and spoon beans in center.