Gallo Pinto Nouveau

November 24, 2008

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1 cup cooked beans (pinto, black, or adzuki)
* 1 cup cooked grain of choice (1/4-1/2 cup uncooked millet or quinoa work best)
* 4 cloves of garlic chopped or diced to preference
* 1 handful diced onion of choice
* 1 handful diced bell pepper of choice
* 1-2 teaspoon canola or olive oil
* 1-2 teaspoon tamari
* 1/4 - 1/2 cup water or broth/bean liquid
* salt, pepper, and other seasonings of choice I use cumin, cayenne and
* garlic powder

Directions:

First put oil and tamari in small skillet. Turn burner on
medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and pepper simultaneously.
Cook for about 2-4 minutes until onion is translucent and
pepper has changed color. Add beans to mixture and slightly
mash with wooden stirring spoon. Cook 1 minute, and then
add the grain. Let cook 1-4 minutes stirring frequently
until all liquid is evaporated and dish is on the dryer
side. Is best with steamed veggies and/or a salad.

Serves: 1