El Gallo Pinto (From Costa Rica- Beans and Rice) Recipe

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El Gallo Pinto (From Costa Rica- Beans and Rice)
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
332
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Fry onion and bell pepper in the vegetable oil, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and sauté a bit more.
  3. Pour in the beans and the stock, bring to a simmer.
  4. Avoid the mixture drying up.
  5. Add in the rice and stir thoroughly, gently.
  6. Don't mash the beans!
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Right before serving, stir in the coriander, and top with heavy cream if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 332.08 Kcal (1390 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 12%
Sodium 505.04mg 21%
Potassium 431.79mg 9%
Total Carbs 54.43g 18%
Sugars 3.74g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g 42%
Protein 12.53g 25%
Vitamin C 46.1mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 15.5mg 86%
Calcium 49.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.22 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.75g 12%
Sodium 179.79mg 21%
Potassium 153.72mg 9%
Total Carbs 19.38g 18%
Sugars 1.33g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 42%
Protein 4.46g 25%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 5.5mg 86%
Calcium 17.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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