Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup gf ham, diced

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup uncooked brown rice

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes

2 cups water

1 medium fresh tomato, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 can black beans, drained

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add garlic; cook over medium until garlic is cooked.

Stir in rice, salt, turmeric, red pepper , stir until completely mixed then add water.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.

Add beans, tomato, pepper and ham; cover and let cook on low for another 10 minutes. Let sit with lid off for 5 minutes

Fluff and serve.