Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

Name: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light-tasting oil ((vegetable, mild olive, canola)); 1 red bell pepper (, chopped); 1 small yellow onion (, chopped); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 2 cups cooked black beans (, in 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid*); 1/4 cup Salsa Lizano (**); 3 cups cooked rice (, preferably, day-old and refrigerated); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Traditionally served with breakfast alongside fried or scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto is a hearty and delicious traditional Costa Rican dish. It’s a cinch to prepare, too!

Updated at: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:56:30 GMT