Gallo Pinto
Gallo Pinto is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Central American cuisine, making it a must-try recipe for food enthusiasts. Featuring a perfect medley of tender cooked white rice, hearty black beans, and a tantalizing touch of Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire sauce, this Costa Rican and Nicaraguan classic is a savory one-pan wonder packed with bold, earthy flavors. Aromatic onions, red bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and garlic lend irresistible depth and brightness to every bite, while the bean liquid infuses the rice with wonderfully moist texture and richness. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, Gallo Pinto serves as an ideal side dish or a hearty main for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pair it with fried eggs, plantains, or avocado slices to elevate your mealtime experience. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, this versatile recipe is a delightful blend of comfort and tradition that’s bound to leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1.5 cups cooked black beans
- 0.25 cup Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the cooked black beans along with their liquid. This will provide flavor and help to moisten the rice.
Add the Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and stir well to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and gently combine it with the bean mixture. Stir until the rice is well coated and heated through.
Reduce the heat to low and let the ingredients simmer together for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve the Gallo Pinto hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3944 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
