Gallo Pinto

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Gallo Pinto

This Gallo Pinto recipe is a Costa Rican staple made with rice, beans, diced vegetables, and seasonings. Enjoy it for breakfast with eggs, or inside a burrito with your favorite meat.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 red bell pepper , finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion , finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery , finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 oz cans black beans , undrained
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups cold leftover cooked white rice
  • 1/3 cup salsa lizano
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

For Serving (Optional):

  • warm corn tortillas
  • Eggs - scrambled or fried
  • fried plantains
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Instructions

  1. Drain black beans, but reserve the bean broth from the can, and set aside.
  2. Sauté Veggies: Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. Once hot, add butter, bell pepper, onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add salsa lizano, black beans, 1/4 cup bean broth from the can, chicken bouillon, and cumin. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until most of liquid evaporates.
  4. Add rice and gently fold in to combine. Cook on low for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally by scrapping up from the bottom of the pan and gently flipping it. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add cilantro and toss in to combine.
  5. Serve with a warm tortilla on the side, fried or scrambled eggs, or fried plantains.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little water, cover and re-steam on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • Freezing Instructions: Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1180IU (24%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1180IU 24%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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