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Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice) Recipe

Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb black beans ( fresh are best , but most likely you'll find them dried.)
8 -10 sprigs cilantro, fresh
1 small onion
1/2 small sweet red peppers
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups white rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 -3 tbsp oil , to fry the gallo pinto

Directions:

If beans are dried, cover with water and soak overnight. If they are fresh, just rinse them off. Drain the beans and add fresh water to an inch above the top of the beans,salt, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce heat to very low simmer until beans are soft (3 hours).
Chop cilantro, onion, and sweet pepper very fine.
Add 1 Tblsp. of oil to a large pan and saute the dry rice for 2 minutes over medium high flame then add half of the chopped onion, sweet pepper and cilantro and saute another 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer until rice is tender (20-35 minutes).
Once the rice and beans are cooked you can refrigerate or freeze them. Keep a significant amount of the black water with the beans (1/2-1 cup). This is what gives the rice its color and some of its flavor. Saute the rice, beans, reserved chopped onion, sweet pepper and cilantro together in vegetable oil for a few minutes. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve with fried eggs and toast for breakfast.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	564.57 Kcal (2364 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.24g	13%
Sodium	630.52mg	26%
Potassium	1318.25mg	28%
Total Carbs	99.77g	33%
Sugars	2.26g	9%
Dietary Fiber	13.2g	53%
Protein	21.42g	43%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	30%
Iron	6.4mg	36%
Calcium	111.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.02 Kcal (825 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	13%
Sodium	220.04mg	26%
Potassium	460.04mg	28%
Total Carbs	34.82g	33%
Sugars	0.79g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.61g	53%
Protein	7.48g	43%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	30%
Iron	2.2mg	36%
Calcium	38.9mg	11%

* 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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