Cuban Ham, Rice and Black Bean Casserole

From Foods with a Foreign Flavor textbook - posted for ZWT5.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup black beans, cooked (can use canned)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup rice, cooked & cooled (left-over is great)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
• 1  cup ham, diced (can use more)
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  tablespoons  oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Saute onions, green pepper, ham, bay leaf and 1/8 teaspoonful salt in oil. In large casserole, place drained beans, rice and onion/ham mixture. Toss lightly together. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.