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 
* ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 
* ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper 
* 2 cups water 
* 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped 
* ½ 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.
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Caribbean Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Side Dish Rice Recipes
Category:Turmeric Recipes