Gallo Pinto

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red bell pepper, celery, and yellow onion.

Step 1

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the black beans with some of their liquid and the Costa Rican-style sauce to the skillet.

STEP 3

Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly. Gently fold in the day-old rice and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.

STEP 4