Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (Rice and Beans)

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (Rice and Beans)

Gallo pinto is a Costa Rican and Nicaraguan dish of rice and beans cooked with peppers and onions. Serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s the perfect meal any time of day!

Ingredients

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can red beans
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 Tbsp Lizano sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

• Heat the oil on medium heat. Sautee onion and red pepper for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add canned beans with a little of the liquid, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to simmer.
• Add rice and Lizano sauce. Mix well.
• Taste for salt, add some if needed. Sprinkle in some black pepper and stir until well combined.  (It should not be too dry. Add chicken broth or more bean water if it’s too dry.)
• Off of the heat, add the cilantro. Mix well, and serve.