So I thought about it for awhile, and nosed around in my pantry and fridge, and came up with this.
And it was so good I think I will do it again.
I started up the rice cooker first.
I cut the bacon in half inch pieces and put it in a large skillet over medium high heat.
While that got a start I chopped some onion, minced some garlic, and added those to the bacon. I seasoned with salt and pepper and lowered the heat to medium.
While the onions softened and the bacon started crisping, I drained a can of dark red kidney beans and pulled some spices from the cupboard.
I added the beans, chipotle powder, smoked sweet paprika, cumin, and some oregano. Then let that simmer until the rice was done.
Once the rice was done, I added it to the pan.
And then it was time to eat.
