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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice) Recipe

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice) Recipe

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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

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Ingredients:

Serving

16 oz black beans (cooked , either fresh, dried , or canned are fine)
10 sprigs fresh cilantro (not dried )
1 onion (finely chopped )
1 cup sweet red pepper (or yellow. finely chopped )
2 cups cooked rice (i like to blend white and brown rice together)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp peanut oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp green chili sauce (lizano brand. optional, but really good)

Directions:

Fresh black beans are the best, but if you can't find them you can use either dried or canned. The recipe is good either way. If you use dried, follow the instructions on the bag to soak and cook them. If you use fresh beans, then place into saucepan, add water to one inch over the beans, salt them, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan with a lid, and reduce heat to a simmer until beans are soft (about 3 hours).
Finely chop the cilantro, onion, and sweet pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large frying pan or wok. Add the rice, cilantro, onion, and sweet pepper and saute over medium flame for about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, and saute for another few minutes until flavor absorbs into rice. Add the beans, saute together for a few minutes, and add fresh cilantro, and turn off heat.
Enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	590.83 Kcal (2474 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.16g	14%
Sodium	514.84mg	21%
Potassium	723.47mg	15%
Total Carbs	109.55g	37%
Sugars	2.87g	11%
Dietary Fiber	12.79g	51%
Protein	17.86g	36%
Vitamin C	60.3mg	101%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	56.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.33 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	14%
Sodium	144.94mg	21%
Potassium	203.68mg	15%
Total Carbs	30.84g	37%
Sugars	0.81g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	51%
Protein	5.03g	36%
Vitamin C	17mg	101%
Iron	1.8mg	35%
Calcium	15.8mg	6%

* 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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