Gallo pinto

Gallo pinto

By Jacob Yazdani
5’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
25’ Total time
237 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Gallo pinto pinto and some eggs on the side takes me right back to costa rica. this dish is so beloved there, that it's
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Drain black beans, but reserve the bean broth from the can, and set aside.
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Step 2

Sauté Veggies: Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. Once hot, add butter, bell pepper, onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Step 3

Add salsa lizano, black beans, ¼ cup bean broth from the can, chicken bouillon, and cumin. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until most of liquid evaporates.
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Step 4

Add rice and gently fold in to combine. Cook on low for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally by scrapping up from the bottom of the pan and gently flipping it. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add cilantro and toss in to combine.
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Step 5

Serve with a warm tortilla on the side, fried or scrambled eggs, or fried plantains.

Ingredient

  • Butter
    Butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Chicken bouillon paste
    Chicken bouillon paste
    2 teaspoons
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Red bell pepper
    Red bell pepper
    1
  • Celery
    Celery
    2 ribs
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    2 cloves
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Yellow onion
    Yellow onion
    1
  • Black beans
    Black beans
    2 15 oz cans
  • Cold leftover cooked white rice
    Cold leftover cooked white rice
    3 cups
  • Salsa lizano
    Salsa lizano
    0.33 cup
  • Finely chopped cilantro
    Finely chopped cilantro
    0.25 cup

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