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Gallo Pinto
Black beans and rice fry with onion, pepper, cilantro, and reserved bean broth for a classic Central American breakfast plate.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~410 kcal🇨🇷 Costa Rican🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) boiled black beans
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Bean boiling water
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) cooked white rice
- 1 adet onion
- 1 adet red pepper
- 0.3 demet coriander
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, red pepper and coriander.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add black beans and bean broth to the pan.
- 4
Cook the mixture for 4 minutes until dark and hot.
4 min04:00 - 5
Add the cooked rice and fry for 6 minutes without breaking the grains.
6 min06:00 - 6
Stir in salt, pepper and half the coriander.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining coriander on top and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Reserving a little of the bean water gives the rice its classic dark color and flavor.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve for breakfast with eggs, avocado and fried plantains.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 78% match~410
kcal calories
15
g protein
72
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 69%Fat 17%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 23 · High GL
2.7g
Sugar
10g
Fiber
584.8mg
Sodium
1.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Gallo Pinto make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Gallo Pinto take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Gallo Pinto difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Gallo Pinto have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 72g, fat: 8g.Is Gallo Pinto allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Gallo Pinto belong to?
This recipe belongs to Costa Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Gallo Pinto need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Gallo Pinto filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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