Costa Rican Rice and Beans

Prepare

• 3 cups cooked White Rice

In large skillet, fry

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• chopped bell pepper (optional)

When onions are well cooked, add

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Add spices:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2-3 tablespoons vegetarian worcestershire sauce (regular can be used as well)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optionally, add this and fry for awhile

• diced sausage

Then add

• 2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed

Optionally, add this at the last minute:

• fresh cilantro (optional)
• sliced green onions (optional)

Stir in rice