
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)


What You'll Need
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked black beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp bean water or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro to taste, chopped

How to Make It
1 In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion and bell pepper over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
2 Add the rice, beans, garlic, and bean water and sauté for 5 minutes.
3 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4 Add cilantro and mix well before serving

Cooking Tips
Cook the rice the previous day for better results.
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