GALLO PINTO (RED BEANS AND RICE)
From the website whats4eats, this is describes as a dish typical to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Other variations are included below and give a regional taste from other parts of Central America.
Provided by Studentchef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high flame. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Stir in the drained beans, some of their reserved liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until heated through.
- Add the rice and stir into the beans and heat through. Adjust seasoning and add a little more bean liquid if necessary. Serve hot.
- Variations:.
- •Casamiento (Salvadoran black beans and rice): Use black beans instead of red beans.
- •Nicaraguans on the Caribbean coast use coconut oil instead of regular vegetable oil.
- •Stir in some chopped cilantro.
- •Add a few dashes of bottled pepper sauce or Worcerstershire sauce for added flavor.
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Jorhe Borromeo
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it's always delicious.
Sharon Morris
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
C Mogotsi
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hamja ajmah
[email protected]This was my first time making gallo pinto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Memestani Bhai
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it's always delicious.
Jaeden “Julie.vallinetine” Philiph
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
LIL Beta
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sheikha Bazarah
[email protected]This was my first time making gallo pinto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ab Raahim
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mir Tamzid
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.