Gallo Pinto Recipe Costa Rica
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Description
Gallo Pinto is a traditional dish of Costa Rica, which translates to “spotted rooster” in English. It is a rice and beans dish that is cooked with onions, peppers, and spices. It is commonly eaten for breakfast, but also makes a great lunch or dinner option. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also healthy, filling, and easy to make.Prep Time
The prep time for this dish is about 10-15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this dish is about 30-40 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 cup of cooked black beans
- 1 cup of cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cooking spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Method
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, red pepper, and green pepper to the skillet and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
- Add the cooked black beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Add the cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine with the beans and vegetables.
- Add the cooked white rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the beans and vegetables.
- Continue cooking the mixture for about 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
- Add the chopped cilantro to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Gallo Pinto is traditionally served with a side of fried eggs, sour cream, and tortillas.
- If you don’t have cooked black beans on hand, you can use canned black beans instead.
- If you want to make this dish even more flavorful, you can add some chopped bacon or chorizo to the skillet when you cook the vegetables.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 246
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 410mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 8g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse the cooked rice and beans before adding them to the skillet to remove any excess starch.
- If you want to make this dish vegan, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- For a spicier version of this dish, you can add some chopped jalapeno peppers or hot sauce to the skillet.
- Leftover Gallo Pinto makes a great filling for burritos or tacos.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy Gallo Pinto recipe from Costa Rica!
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