Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Rinse and sort the black beans. Soak them in cold water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, combine the beans, 6 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno (if using) until softened and lightly browned. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Drain the cooked beans and add them to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Rinse the rice under cold water. Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the beans and vegetables.
- Add 2 cups of water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 5 grams
* Carbohydrates: 45 grams
* Protein: 10 grams
* Fiber: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Authentic Costa Rican flavor
- Colorful and vibrant
- Hearty and satisfying
- Perfect side dish or main course
- Easy to make and customizable
User Comments:
- "This Gallo Pinto was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice and beans were cooked to perfection."
- "I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans."
- "I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables and spices really bring out the flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have black beans, you can use kidney beans or pinto beans instead.
- If you like your beans and rice spicy, you can add more jalapeno pepper to taste.
- Gallo Pinto can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
