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

Procedures

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.