Gallo pinto recipe

Gallo Pinto recipe

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The Gallo Pinto recipe is a traditional dish from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, known for its delicious combination of rice and beans. This flavorful and hearty dish is often enjoyed as a breakfast staple but can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The recipe calls for ingredients such as black beans, white rice, onions, bell peppers, and spices like cumin and cilantro. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, Gallo Pinto is a popular and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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Gallo pinto recipe details

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Ingredients

230 g	dried red beans, soaked for 12 hours
6 clove(s)	garlic, minced
200 g	rice
3 tbsp	olive oil
1 medium	onion, chopped
	salt. to taste

Instructions

Drain the soaking beans and place them in a saucepan. Cover with some water. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam.

Add garlic and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 75 minutes.

About forty-five minutes into the bean-simmering, start cooking the rice.

Sauté the onion in the oil until soft and golden.

When the beans are tender, drain them, reserving the liquid.

Combine the beans, the onion and the rice in one pan and add a bit of the reserved liquid to moisten the rice. Salt to taste.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a