Best Gallo Pinto Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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GALLO PINTO (RED BEANS AND RICE)



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From the website whats4eats, this is describes as a dish typical to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Other variations are included below and give a regional taste from other parts of Central America.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup kidney beans or 2 cups black beans, drained
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high flame. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Stir in the drained beans, some of their reserved liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until heated through.
  • Add the rice and stir into the beans and heat through. Adjust seasoning and add a little more bean liquid if necessary. Serve hot.
  • Variations:.
  • •Casamiento (Salvadoran black beans and rice): Use black beans instead of red beans.
  • •Nicaraguans on the Caribbean coast use coconut oil instead of regular vegetable oil.
  • •Stir in some chopped cilantro.
  • •Add a few dashes of bottled pepper sauce or Worcerstershire sauce for added flavor.

GALLO PINTO (RED BEANS AND RICE)



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This yummy dish is a staple in many Latin American countries and is very easy to make!

Provided by avargas88

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (15 ounce) cans dark red beans, drained
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
6 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water and beans in a large pan; bring to a boil. Add rice. Cover and cook until rice is completely soft, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 442.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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