Nicaraguan gallo pinto

1. *notes: beans: place 1 c of dry red beans, 6 mashed garlic cloves and enough water to cover in a pressure cooker and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Do not add salt as it will toughen beans.
3. Ricei: converted rice works best.
4. It can be made in the rice cooker if you prefer, but watch the water rice ratio and cooking time; the rice needs to be firm, not sticky.
5. Heat the oil in a heavy pot and saute onion until lightly golden.
6. Add the cooked beans and liquid, stir gently and continuously over low heat for about 5 minutes; the beans should remain whole not mashed.
7. Add the cooked rice and continue to stir for about 10 minutes.
8. Taste and add a little salt if desired.
9. Nutritional info per serving: 284 cal; 10g pro, 45g carb, 8g fat(24%), 2. 5g fiber, 0 chol, 7mg sodium exchanges: 1. 5 veg, 2. 3 bread,.
10. 5 meat, 1.