Costa Rican Rice And Beans Gallo Pinto Recipes

GALLO PINTO RECIPE | COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
• Whisk together cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
• Add rice, beans, and seasoning ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine.
• Pour Lizano salsa over rice and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat, or until rice absorbs the sauce.
• Serve gallo pinto with cilantro and additional Lizano salsa, if desired, and enjoy!

GALLO PINTO (COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
• Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
• Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
• (The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
• Next, add the beans and then the rice.
• Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
• Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.

EASIEST COSTA RICAN RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• Saute onion and bell pepper for about 2 minutes.
• Add the black beans and salsa and simmer for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
• Then, add the cooked rice and mix in the coriander.
• Cooked bacon, pork, chicken or sausage can be added. For breakfast, scrambled eggs can be added.