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
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
 * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 cup diced fully-cooked ham (optional)
 * 1 cup dried black beans, cooked and well-seasoned

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