Gallo Pinto I Recipe: Delicious Vegetarian Costa Rican Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh or dried black beans
• 8-10 sprigs of fresh or frozen cilantro ( coriander leaf ), not dried
• 1 small or medium onion
• 0.5 small red or yellow sweet pepper (optional)
• 3 cups (700 ml) chicken broth or water
• 2 cups (350 ml) white rice
• 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1-3 tbsp oil for frying the Gallo Pinto