Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Black Beans and Rice

 A must for a "typico" Costa Rican breakfast!

2 TBSP OLIVE OIL

1 MEDIUM ONION CHOPPED

2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED

3 CUPS WHITE RICE PRE-COOKED (1 cup dry cooked with 2 cups water)

2 CUPS BLACK BEANS PRE-COOKED, DRAINED AND RINSED 

1 TEASPOON CUMIN GROUND

1 TEASPOON CORIANDER GROUND

1/2 TEASPOON GINGER FRESH (1/4 tsp powder)

2 -3 TABLESPOONS SALSA LIZANO* OR WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and cook until the onions are translucent.

Add garlic, cook for 5 more minutes until onion is a caramel color.

Add your beans and rice, spices, ginger and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are mixing well, for approximately 5 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with chopped cilantro, adding tomatoes over everything.

Enjoy!

* use for the most authentic flavor