BLACK BEANS AND YELLOW RICE

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[edit] Description

Makes 6 servings.

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.