Gallo Pinto

Name: Gallo Pinto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 cup yellow onion (chopped fine); 1/4 cup red pepper (chopped fine); 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped ); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste); 2 cups cooked black beans (or canned black beans, drained reserving the liquid); 1/4 cup liquid from the beans or canned beans; 1 tablespoon Salsa Lizano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Gallo Pinto is a hearty Central American breakfast made with leftover rice and beans, served with eggs. High in fiber, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Updated at: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:23:32 GMT