Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

Name: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light-tasting oil; 1 red bell pepper; 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups cooked black beans; 1/4 cup salsa lizano; 3 cups cooked rice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 to 10 servings
Calories
165 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Breakfast
Cuisine
Costa Rican

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

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Traditionally served with breakfast alongside fried or scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto is a hearty and delicious traditional Costa Rican dish. It’s a cinch to prepare, too!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons light-tasting oil (vegetable, mild olive, canola)
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 small yellow onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 cups cooked black beans , in 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid*
1/4 cup salsa lizano **
3 cups cooked rice , preferably, day-old and refrigerated
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sauté chopped bell pepper and onions until peppers are soft and onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add black beans, reserved cooking liquid, and Salsa Lizano, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and little bit of the liquid is evaporated. Gently stir in cooked rice and cook until heated through and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in chopped cilantro. Season to taste with additional Salsa Lizano, if desired, and serve.

Notes

*Low-sodium canned beans in their liquid can be substituted here if time is of the essence. But, if you do have the time to soak and cook beans from dried, the flavor and texture will be a big reward!
**Salsa Lizano is essential to this dish. It's available in some Latin markets, much to my pleasant surprise, in the International aisle at my local grocery store, and can be ordered online. The sauce is also offered in a light version with 25% less sodium, marked "Suave." Salsa Lizano Light can also be ordered online.
If you're watching sodium intake for a medical concern, we recommend consulting with your physician or dietician for guidance. Our nutritional calculations are provided as a courtesy through online databases and are only estimates. We cannot advise on medical matters.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.125recipe Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 352mg (15%) Potassium 210mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 502IU (10%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.125recipe
Calories	165kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Sodium	352mg	15%
Potassium	210mg	4%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	502IU	10%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	27mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%