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Gallo Pinto

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Costa Rican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups black beans cooked, with 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup Salsa Lizano
  • 3 cups white rice cooked, preferably day-old
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cooked black beans, 1/4 cup reserved bean liquid, cumin, and Salsa Lizano.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked rice. Gently fold in and cook until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Avoid stirring vigorously to keep the beans intact.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 102mgFiber: 7g
Keyword Gallo Pinto
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