Brazilian Rice and Beans

The beans are intended to be go on top of the rice for this side.

Rice

Add about 1-2 Tbs olive oil and 2 cloves of garlic (chopped or pressed) in a pot. Heat over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add desired amount of white rice. Toss rice in olive oil mixture. Add water (use 2 to 1 ratio used to cook rice), cover and simmer until done. About 13-15 minutes.

Beans

Soak beans overnight or do quick soak method. Drain beans. Add 2-3 Tbs olive oil and 3-4 cloves garlic (chopped or pressed) to pot. Heat over medium heat. Add beans to pot and toss with olive oil mixture. Add water until it reaches 1-2" above beans. Cook beans. Once beans are tender, add 1/2 small onion and 1 clove garlic finely chopped. I like to boil a bit to cook out some of the water. I prefer a little thicker juice. Salt to taste.