Gallo Pinto Red Beans and Rice
Gallo Pinto Red Beans and Rice is a beloved Central American classic that brings bold, comforting flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. This hearty and wholesome dish combines fluffy white rice and tender red beans, simmered together with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and red bell pepper. Infused with a touch of Worcestershire sauce for depth and finished with fresh cilantro, this recipe is both vibrant and satisfying. Ideal as a standalone meal or served alongside fried plantains and eggs for a traditional Costa Rican or Nicaraguan breakfast, this recipe is a true celebration of simple ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Quick, versatile, and budget-friendly, Gallo Pinto is your go-to for a deliciously authentic taste of Central America.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked red beans (with their cooking liquid)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the cooked red beans along with a few tablespoons of their cooking liquid. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Add the cooked white rice to the skillet and mix it with the bean mixture until everything is fully combined and heated through. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot as a side dish or with eggs and fried plantains for a full meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2316 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*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.
