Red Beans and Rice - Habichuela

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 strip bacon, sliced

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped acorn squash

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled

1/2 cup water

One 15-ounce can red beans, drained

White Rice, recipe follows

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

White Rice:

2 cups water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup medium-grain rice