Gallo pinto

Costa Rican rice and beans is an incredibly flavorful meal.  Typically eaten for breakfast but it also makes a great side dish.

I make this in a rice cooker:
1 cups brown rice
2 cups black beans (canned/cooked)
2 1/2 cups water

Saute:
1 large onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
garlic cloves chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Cook the rice and beans in advance then saute the onion, pepper, garlic.
Add rice and beans and saute until crispy.

Serve on chopped cabbage or lettuce and garnish with cilantro, salsa, fresh tomatoes and hot sauce.