Name: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked brown rice; 2 cups cooked black beans, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsp bean water or vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Cilantro to taste, chopped

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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Rice and beans are a staple in Latin American cuisine. This dish of sautéed rice with black beans is a breakfast mainstay in Costa Rica. It is enriched with a sofrito prepared with onion, pepper and garlic.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked black beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp bean water or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro to taste, chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion and bell pepper over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the rice, beans, garlic, and bean water and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add cilantro and mix well before serving