Gallo Pinto Nouveau

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.

1 serving of carbos and 1 serving of protein.

Serves: 1

Preparation time: varies