Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 slices Bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
 * 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 cup diced fully-cooked Ham
 * 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.
 * 4) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 5) Add tomato, pepper and Ham; simmer 5 minutes longer, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 6) Serve yellow rice in deep bowls and spoon beans in center.