Carribbean Black Beans

* Loved the taste of the veggies cooked in bacon grease.  What's not to love about that really.  Served with Island Pork Tenderloin.

3 strips bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup seeded and diced green bell pepper
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked converted white rice
sliced jalapeno

Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat, 5 minutes; remove from pan.  Saute onion and bell pepper in drippings, 3 minutes.  Stir in garlic and saute 1 minute more.
Stir in cooked bacon, beans, and broth; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.  Season beans with salt and black pepper.  Serve beans with rice and garnish with jalapeno.