Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

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A traditional Costa Rican breakfast and my favorite breakfast recipe. When you serve it, you can add up the Costa Rican famous Lizano sauce (kind of an English sauce) that brings up the gallo pinto's flavor.

Submitted by Nat May
Published on April 18, 2014
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in black beans with their juices, salt, and pepper. Saute until some of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice.

  2. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Spice it up according to taste. You can use cooked red beans instead of black.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
2g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 278mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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