Gallo Pinto Nicaraguense Recipes

GALLO PINTO (COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
• Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
• Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
• (The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
• Next, add the beans and then the rice.
• Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
• Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.

NICARAGUAN GALLO PINTO

Steps:

• Cook dressing, onion and garlic in large skillet on medium heat until onions are tender.
• Stir in the beans with the reserved cooking liquid; cook 5 min., stirring gently to avoid mashing the beans.
• Add rice; cook 5 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

EASY GALLO PINTO RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Incorporate black beans, cooking liquid and salsa lizano. Simmer for 7 minutes or until reduced. Add rice and stir. Let it cook for 4 more minutes. Remove from fire and mix in chopped cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

GALLO PINTO

Steps:

• Place vegetable oil on a frying pan and heat for approximately 1 minute.
• Saute onions until caramelized.
• Add entire pot of cooked beans and its gravy into the sautéed onions.
• Stir over low-medium heat for a minute.
• Combine cooked rice to sautéed bean mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add cilantro.
• Cook on high heat and quick.
• Serve immediately and add the sour cream to taste.

GALLO PINTO RECIPE | COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
• Whisk together cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
• Add rice, beans, and seasoning ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine.
• Pour Lizano salsa over rice and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat, or until rice absorbs the sauce.
• Serve gallo pinto with cilantro and additional Lizano salsa, if desired, and enjoy!