Ingredients for - Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
2. Onion, chopped 1
3. Green bell pepper, chopped 1
4. Chopped celery ½ cup
5. Garlic, chopped 4 cloves
6. Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 cups
8. Cooked white rice 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in black beans with their juices, salt, and pepper. Saute until some of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice.

2 . Stage

Cover and let simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.