Gallo Pinto (sorta)

Gallo Pinto is a typical staple food of Costa Rica. It's pretty much just rice and beans... which I love! This is my simple variation using black beans and brown rice. In Costa Rica, gallo pinto is eaten daily and often with breakfast. This version is just "sorta" like gallo pinto, because no matter what it just doesn't taste the same as it does there. (It doesn't help that it's missing the key ingredient-- Salsa Lizano). But I like it because it's tasty, simple, and healthy.

Ingredients:
Brown rice
Black beans
Diced Onion (1/2)
Minced Garlic
Diced Red pepper (1/2)
Cilantro
Oil (2 tbsp)


First, cook the rice and beans separately and set them aside. Then oil a skillet and saute the rest of the ingredients for a couple minutes. Then add the rice and beans to the skillet. You should save some of the bean-liquid to add to the mix. Pretty much just mix it all together and let it all cook together for a minute and you're done! I didn't include exact measurements because it's really just about personal preference. And save some fresh cilantro to sprinkle on top.