Black Beans and Rice

Gallo pinto means "spotted rooster" because apparently the combination of black or red beans and rice resemble a certain type of chicken with speckled black and white feathers. This dish is popular all over Latin America in various forms—such as in Nicaragua, where it is also called gallo pinto, and in Colombia, where a similar dish is known as calentado. Peruvian tacu tacu is a similar refried rice and beans dish that is typically paired with a thin strip of fried steak and a fried egg.

2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, more for garnish

1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 to 3 teaspoons Salsa Lizano, or Worcestershire sauce

2 cups black or dark red cooked beans, with liquid

2 cups cooked white rice

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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