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: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups cooked white rice; 2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 -3 tablespoons vegetarian worcestershire sauce (regular can be used as well); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; fresh cilantro (optional); sliced green onion (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "painted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:05:05 GMT