Aida's - Gallo Pinto

This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I thought I would put it out there for everyone to enjoy as much as we do.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups black beans, prepared
• 1  cup white rice, prepared
• 3⁄4 small  white onion
• 3  fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped cilantro
• 4  tablespoons  Lizano sauce (you can get it on the internet)
•  pepper

Directions

1. Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
2. Add chicken stock bring to simmer.
3. Combine all other ingredients and bring back to a simmer.
4. Sauté off moisture to desired consistency (I like it on the wetter side).