Gallo Pinto (Red Beans and Rice) Recipe

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Gallo Pinto (Red Beans and Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high flame. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. Stir in the drained beans, some of their reserved liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until heated through.
  3. Add the rice and stir into the beans and heat through. Adjust seasoning and add a little more bean liquid if necessary. Serve hot.
  4. Variations:.
  5. •Casamiento (Salvadoran black beans and rice): Use black beans instead of red beans.
  6. •Nicaraguans on the Caribbean coast use coconut oil instead of regular vegetable oil.
  7. •Stir in some chopped cilantro.
  8. •Add a few dashes of bottled pepper sauce or Worcerstershire sauce for added flavor.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.99 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.88g 11%
Cholesterol 1.6mg 1%
Sodium 4.13mg 0%
Potassium 271.9mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.73g 5%
Sugars 2.03g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 7%
Protein 3.25g 6%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 9.8mg 54%
Calcium 14.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.44 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.76g 11%
Cholesterol 1.11mg 1%
Sodium 2.85mg 0%
Potassium 188.06mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.88g 5%
Sugars 1.41g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 7%
Protein 2.24g 6%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 16%
Iron 6.7mg 54%
Calcium 9.9mg 1%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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