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Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)
2 servings
This Costa Rican dish, named Gallo Pinto, which translates to “Painted Rooster,” is a flavorful take on a classic rice-and-beans dish!
About the Recipe
226 Calories · 9 g Protein · 9 g FiberDinner
Gluten-free · Nut-free
This dish is enhanced by a sofrito, another Latin cuisine classic, made from onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Ingredients
Makes 2 Servings
- onion, diced (1/2)
- red bell pepper, diced (1)
- garlic, minced (2 cloves)
- water (1 c (236 mL))
- iodized salt (1/4 tsp (60 mL))
- rice (1/2 c (98 g))
- cooked black beans (3/4 c (180 g))
- hot sauce (to taste)
Directions
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Over medium heat, dice and saute the onion and bell pepper in a dry pot until the onion turns a light brown color.
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Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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Add water and salt, then bring to a boil.
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Add the rice, bring the water back to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes.
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When rice is done, stir in rinsed and drained black beans.
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Serve immediately, or save in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories: 226
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrate: 44 g
Sugar: 4 g
Total Fat: 2 g
Calories from Fat: 6%
Fiber: 9 g
Sodium: 290 mg
