Gallo Pinto

Directions

1. 1
   Heat cooking oil to medium heat in a pan.
2. 2
   Add finely chopped onion and the diced pepper, stirring to soften while taking care not to brown it.
3. 3
   Add the cooked beans, simmer until most or all of the liquid from the beans has evaporated.
4. 4
   Salt and spice as desired.
5. 5
   Add cooked rice (at a 3:2 or 2:1 rice-to-beans ratio).
6. 6
   Cook for a short time until ingredients and flavors are well-blended and rice has changed color.
7. 7
   Add cilantro or Salsa Lizano before serving.