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Gallo Pinto Recipe

Gallo Pinto is a Central American breakfast typically served with fried eggs, sour cream, and plantains. It’s made with leftover rice and black beans, so it's quick to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: South American , Costa Rican

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion (chopped fine)
  • 1/4 cup red pepper (chopped fine)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped )
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 cups cooked black beans (or canned black beans, drained reserving the liquid)
  • 1/4 cup liquid from the beans or canned beans
  • 1 tablespoon salsa lizano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

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  1. Start with the sofrito: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion, bell pepper, cilantro and salt. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Add the beans with the liquid, Salsa Lizano and cumin and stir, bring to a boil and simmer 1 minute.
  3. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until heated through.
  4. Serve with eggs, avocado, warm corn tortillas and/or sweet plantains, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe is made with leftover cooked white rice and black beans, be sure to cook the rice and beans ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 9.5g (19%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 9.5g 19%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 2g 4%

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