Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

light-tasting oil ((vegetable, mild olive, canola))

red bell pepper (, chopped)

small yellow onion (, chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (, minced)

2 cups

cooked black beans (, in 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid*)

1/4 cup

Salsa Lizano (**)

3 cups

cooked rice (, preferably, day-old and refrigerated)

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro