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Black Beans and Yellow Rice

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

1. 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.
2. Stir in rice, salt, turmeric, red pepper and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add tomato, green pepper and ham; simmer 5 minutes longer, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Serve yellow rice in deep bowls and spoon beans in center.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.