GALLO PINTO (RED BEANS AND RICE)
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
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)
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
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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