Breakfast

Gallo Pinto

Name: Gallo Pinto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Black beans; 1 1/4 cup Rice; 2 tablespoons Onion; 2 tablespoons Bell pepper; 2 tablespoons Cilantro; 1/2 tsp Salsa Lizano; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; Olive oil, as needed; Garlic, as needed

A classic Costa Rican rice and black bean dish seasoned with cilantro, cumin, and Salsa Lizano.

25 min
200 kcal
Vegetarian
Rice dish

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 25 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot.
Step 2:
Add the onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3:
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
3–5 min
Step 4:
Mix in the black beans, stir, and reduce the heat to medium.
Step 5:
Add the Salsa Lizano, stir, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 6:
Add the rice and stir to incorporate all the flavors into the rice.
Step 7:
Cook for a few more minutes to your preferred texture; for a not-too-dry gallo pinto, cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
5–7 min