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GALLO PINTO RECIPE | COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS

Gallo Pinto Recipe | Costa Rican Rice and Beans image

Make up this quick and easy authentic Gallo Pinto recipe in just 30 minutes! Serve these Costa Rican rice and beans for a fabulous vegetarian dinner.

Provided by London Brazil

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice (brown or white*)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
1 sweet onion (finely diced)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
⅓ cup Lizano salsa
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. paprika
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. salt (to taste)
15- oz. can black beans (drained)

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
Whisk together cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
Add rice, beans, and seasoning ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Pour Lizano salsa over rice and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat, or until rice absorbs the sauce.
Serve gallo pinto with cilantro and additional Lizano salsa, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1146 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GALLO PINTO (COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS)

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans) image

I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "painted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 -3 tablespoons vegetarian worcestershire sauce (regular can be used as well)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
fresh cilantro (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
(The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
Next, add the beans and then the rice.
Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.