Costa Rican Beans And Rice-Gallo Pinto Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

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

  • 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/4 Medium Onion
  • 1/2 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.06 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 Medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon Salsa lizano
  • 1/2 cup Cooked beans
  • 1/2 cup Cooked White Rice
  • dash Dash salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Nutrition
value
447
calories per serving
9 g Fat9 g Protein80 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

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

MacroNutrients

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

Fats

  • Fat
    9g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    64mg
  • Iron
    7mg
  • Vitamin A
    739mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    46mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    58mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    110mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    182mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
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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Recipe By The Spruce Eats