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Easy Gallo Pinto
gluten free optionalvegetariandairy free
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Easy Gallo Pinto

This easy gallo pinto is a classic Central American kid friendly recipe that turns leftover rice and beans into a hearty and delicious breakfast or dinner. Kids love the savory flavor and parents love how quick and affordable this meal is to make.

4.5
20 min
🍴4 servings
🔥320 cal
🔖Easy
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A simple Costa Rican rice and beans dish that makes a satisfying and nutritious kid friendly meal.

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Nutrition per serving

320Calories
12gProtein
54gCarbs
6gFat
8gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

base

aromatics

cooking

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Saute the Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

2

Add Beans

Stir in the drained black beans and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 3 minutes letting the beans absorb all the flavors.

3

Fold in the Rice

Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir everything together over medium heat for 5 minutes until well combined and slightly crispy.

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4

Serve and Enjoy

Serve gallo pinto with fried eggs and sliced avocado for a complete kid friendly breakfast or dinner plate.

Substitutions

black beanspinto beans for a slightly creamier texture
Worcestershire saucesoy sauce for a similar umami depth of flavor

Common mistakes

Using freshly cooked hot rice makes the dish mushy so use day-old rice for best results
Skipping the Worcestershire sauce removes the signature depth of flavor from the dish
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