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Gallo Pinto
Taking Plain Rice and Beans to the Next Level
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Costa Rican
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
- 2 cups cooked black beans with some bean broth
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Salsa Lizano or a similar seasoned sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the black beans with their broth and the Salsa Lizano to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Fold in the cooked rice, mixing well until the rice is heated through and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
489mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.