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Gallo pinto

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Gallo Pinto: Typical Costa Rican Food

76 · Found on every menú throughout the country, Gallo Pinto is at the heart of traditional Costa Rican food. This hearty rice and bean dish is often served as breakfast alongside fried eggs but is delicious any time of day as either an entre or a side dish.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 cups Black beans, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Yellow onion, small
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Salsa lizano
Pasta & Grains
  • 3 cups Rice, cooked white short grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Red pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
This recipe from Costa Rica was probably my favorite recipe to come out of the country! Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish from Costa Rica. It’s made with white rice, black beans, some peppers, and then the special ingredient, Lizano.

Gallo Pinto is a flavorful but simple rice and bean dish traditionally served in Costa Rica alongside eggs and tortillas at breakfast time!

Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto

A flavorful rice and beans dish flavored with onions and garlic. This dish is a staple of a Nicaraguan breakfast.

Gallo Pinto - Tastes Better From Scratch

2 · 25 minutes · This Gallo Pinto recipe consists of rice, beans, diced vegetables, and seasonings. It is the national dish of Costa Rica and is delicious served for breakfast, or anytime of day! It is easy to make, full of flavor, and can even be made ahead of time!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 15 oz cans Black beans
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow onion
Canned Goods
  • 2 tsp Chicken bouillon
Condiments
  • 1/3 cup Salsa lizano
Pasta & Grains
  • 3 cups White rice, cooked
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 1 tbsp Butter
Traditional Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Recipe

58 · 30 minutes · This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is traditionally served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee and tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vida.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 cups Beans, cooked black or red
  • 1/8 cup Cilantro, leaves
  • 1/4 cup Yellow onion
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Salsa lizano
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups White rice, cooked
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 cup Red pepper
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tsp Vegetable oil
Liquids
  • 1/4 cup Bean broth or water
Costa Rica Gallo Pinto Recipe: Easy and Authentic

Our easy and authentic Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe brought to you by our Costa Rican family. Bring a little pura vida to your kitchen

Gallo Pinto y Huevos-Costa Rican breakfast (With Salsa Lizano Sauce).. DELICIOSOOOOO!

Gallo Pinto is considered comida tipica in Costa Rica. It is an authentic Costa Rican breakfast and the way most Ticos start their day.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Black beans, pre-cooked
  • 1 Cilantro, leaves
  • 1 Onions
  • 1 Red bell pepper
Condiments
  • 1 Lizano sauce
  • 1 Worcestershire sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 Rice, pre-cooked long grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Vegetable or corn oil
Gallo Pinto: Costa Rica's scrumptious rice and bean breakfast #CostaRican #Breakfast #Recipe

4 · 60 minutes · This delicious traditional rice and beans breakfast of Costa Rica is an ultra easy recipe that also makes a great side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Avocados
  • 2 15-ounce cans Black beans
  • 3/4 cup Cilantro, packed leaves
  • 1 Cilantro, leaves
  • 2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Green onions
  • 1 Lime, wedges
  • 2 Limes
  • 2 Plantains, ripe
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 bunch Scallions
  • 1 Yellow onion
Refrigerated
  • 1 Butter or oil to cook the eggs
  • 8 Eggs
Condiments
  • 1 Lizano sauce
  • 1 Lizano sauce - strongly recommended
  • 1 Your favorite hot sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 6 cups White rice, cooked
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar, white or light
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Salt plus more
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 Sour cream

9 · 30 minutes · Make up this quick and easy authentic Gallo Pinto recipe in just 30 minutes! Lizano sauce coats black beans, rice, peppers, and onions for a flavor explosion.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 15- oz. can Black beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Sweet onion
Condiments
  • 1/3 cup Lizano salsa
Pasta & Grains
  • 3 cups Rice, cooked brown or white
Baking & Spices
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin