Black Beans and Rice I

Makes 4 servings
==Ingredients==
;Black Beans:
* 1 cup cooked Ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
* 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
* 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
* 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
* 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 16-ounce can black beans, undrained
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
;Rice
* 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
* 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 2 cups cooked rice
* cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers for garnish (optional)
==Directions==
;Black Beans:
# Cook Ham, carrot, celery, Onion, jalapeño and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium heat until vegetables are soft but not brown.
# Add beans and ground pepper; stir until thoroughly heated.
;Rice:
# Cook peppers in butter in large skillet over medium heat until peppers are soft but not brown.
# Add rice; stir until thoroughly heated.
# Serve black beans over rice.
# Garnish with cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers, if desired.
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