Gallo pinto
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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!
12 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
Sknurmi saved to MEAL PLANS
69 · Of all the popular foods in Costa Rica, this breakfast rice dish shows up as an all time favorite. Gallo Pinto is a typical Costa Rican food that is as easy to make as it is delicious. A rice and beans recipe using Salsa Lizano as the secret ingredient, Costa Rica Gallo Pinto is a dish your entire family will love.
69 · Of all the popular foods in Costa Rica, this breakfast rice dish shows up as an all time favorite. Gallo Pinto is a typical Costa Rican food that is as easy to make as it is delicious. A rice and beans recipe using Salsa Lizano as the secret ingredient, Costa Rica Gallo Pinto is a dish your entire family will love.
8 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

De Su Mama saved to Everything Lifestyle
A flavorful rice and beans dish flavored with onions and garlic. This dish is a staple of a Nicaraguan breakfast.
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

Melissa Thomas saved to Recipes
43 · 20 minutes · This gallo pinto is the absolute best way to start your day! If you didn't know, this is the national dish- the gallo pinto Costa Rica. This traditional gallo pinto recipe Costa Rica is vegan, vegetarian and super filling. Disfrute de esta deliciosa gallo pinto receta!
43 · 20 minutes · This gallo pinto is the absolute best way to start your day! If you didn't know, this is the national dish- the gallo pinto Costa Rica. This traditional gallo pinto recipe Costa Rica is vegan, vegetarian and super filling. Disfrute de esta deliciosa gallo pinto receta!
9 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

Norma Hamlet-Zarpak saved to Meal Planning
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
6 · 55 minutes · Gallo Pinto is a traditional Costa Rican dish, typically served at breakfast with fried plantain, toasts, fresh fruits and, traditionally, a couple of fried eggs.
16 ingredients
Produce
- • 14 oz Black beans, dry
- • 2 cups Black beans* (from recipe below), cooked
- • 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh
- • 1 Enough water to cover the black beans
- • 5 cloves Garlic
- • 1 Onion, small
- • 1/2 Red bell pepper
- • 5 sprigs Thyme, fresh
- • 1 Yellow onion, medium
Condiments
- • 1 tsp Chili sauce, hot
- • 2 tbsp Salsa lizano
Pasta & Grains
- • 3 cups White rice, day old cooked
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- • 1/2 tsp Salt
- • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra-virgin
Brian O'Shaughnessy saved to Healthy Meals
8 · 30 minutes · Make up this quick and easy authentic Gallo Pinto recipe in just 30 minutes! Serve these Costa Rican rice and beans for a fabulous vegetarian dinner.
11 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
Jen saved to Side Dish recipes I can't wait to try
Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (beans and rice) is an staple breakfast recipe for 'Ticos' (Costa Rican locals). It's a tasty and filling way to starts the day with a bit of spice and fresh flavors. This easy authentic local recipe is a great way to start the day! Also touring Guanacaste Costa Rica; sights and activities.
Joyce Williams saved to Recipes to try
67 · Nicaraguan gallo pinto is another much loved dish. Often times gallo pinto (rice and beans) is served for breakfast with just a tortilla but it can also be excellent alongside carne asada or nacatamales or
5 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 lb Beans, Red
- • 3 Cloves Garlic
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 lb White rice, day old cooked
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 Cooking oil
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