Costa Rican Beans And Rice-Gallo Pinto Recipe

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Gallo pinto means "Spotted rooster" Because apparently the combination of black or red beans and rice resemble a certain type of chicken with speckled black and white feathers. This dish is popular all over latin america in various forms-such as in nicaragua, where it is also called gallo pinto, and in colombia, where a similar dish is known as calentado. Peruvian tacu tacu is a similar refried rice and beans dish that is typically paired with a thin strip of fried steak and a fried egg. It's basically an excellent way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it's often served for breakfast with a fried egg (basically leftovers, reheated) or fried plantains on the side. In costa rica, this dish is seasoned with a special sauce called salsa lizano. If you can't find a bottle of salsa lizano at your local latin grocery, most people find that worcestershire sauce plus a bit of cumin make for a reasonable substitute. One popular and attractive method for serving gallo pinto is to pack it into a lightly oiled bowl (in order to mold it into a dome shape), and then invert it onto the plate.

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Ingredients For Costa Rican Beans And Rice-Gallo Pinto Recipe

Nutrition
value
447
calories per serving
9 g Fat9 g Protein80 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • 9 g Fat
  • 9 g Protein
  • 80 g Carbs
  • 7 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    80 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Fiber
    7 g

Fats

  • Fat
    9 g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    64 mg
  • Iron
    7 mg
  • Vitamin A
    739 mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B9
    46 mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin C
    58 mg
  • Vitamin E
    1 mg
  • Copper
    0 mcg
  • Magnesium
    110 mg
  • Manganese
    2 mg
  • Phosphorus
    182 mg
  • Selenium
    2 mcg
  • Zinc
    2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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