Cuban Rice and Beans

1. 1

   Cook bacon over medium heat in 10 inch pan for 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove bacon from pan (reserve 1 teaspoon bacon pan drippings).

3. 3

   Crumble bacon and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet as you cooked the bacon, add green pepper and onion to bacon drippings.

5. 5

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in crumbled bacon, beans, tomatoes, and thyme.

7. 7

   Continue cooking until liquid is reduced and sauce thickens (10-15 minutes) Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions for 4 servings.

8. 8

   Serve black bean mixture over rice.

9. 9

   Adjust amounts of each ingredient as necessary to make more for functions and the like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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