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 
== 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, 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.
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