39th meeting. Costa Rican

Where? G's
Attendants: G, Y, A, D, plus guest star B.H.

Menu:
1) Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto
3 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 lucky jalapeno
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups brown cooked cooled rice
2 cans of canned black beans, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons Salsa Lizano
Salt and black pepper
Handful of cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Pour the oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and the red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. The onion should be translucent and the red pepper soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2. Dump in the beans and the Salsa Lizano (or Worcestershire sauce). Stir, and let it cook for about 3 minutes. It should not get dry. Add more vegetable stock if it does.

3. Add the rice, and stir until well coated. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Top with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.