Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans)

From GRIP

Sara, Tim, and Andrew, born in Costa Rica but living in Grand Rapids since 1998, love all foods American, but their favorite meal is still Gallo Pinto.

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

Beans:

1 can of black beans

1 t cumin

1/2 t oregano

2 T bacon grease (Costa Rican way) or 1/2 t dry mustard, 1 T red wine vinegar for a vegetarian option

Combine all ingredients and simmer 5-10 min.

Rice:

cooked rice

sauted onion

sauted red, green, and yellow peppers

sauted celery

Stir vegetables in with rice. Serve rice topped with beans and garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh chopped tomato, salsa, and/or fresh cilantro.