Gallo Pinto

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Salsa Lizano (or Worcestershire sauce)

2 tablespoons

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Onion

1, diced

Black beans

2 cups, cooked

Cooked white rice

2 cups

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the peppers are soft.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the cooked rice and black beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
5. Pour in the Salsa Lizano (or Worcestershire sauce) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
6. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Gallo Pinto is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with chopped cilantro before serving.
8. Serve hot as a main dish alongside fried eggs, sweet fried plantains, and warm tortillas for an authentic Costa Rican experience.