Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

Name: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (such as avocado oil or sunflower oil); 1 onion (white or yellow) (diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 15-ounce can black beans (liquid included); 1/4 cup Salsa Lizano (see notes in post for suitable replacements); 2 cups cooked white rice (basmati or jasmine work well); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

A simple, flavorful gallo pinto made with rice, black beans, onion, garlic, cilantro, and Salsa Lizano. This easy Latin American rice and beans dish is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for any meal.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:38:11 GMT