Costa Rican Breakfast Bowl Gallo Pinto Food

GALLO PINTO

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package instructions (or you can cook it in a pressure cooker if you have one).
• Drain the beans, but reserve the liquid from the can in a small bowl.
• Add the oil to a large pan and heat it over medium high heat.
• Add the onion, red pepper, and yellow pepper and heat until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the beans into the pan and stir until heated.
• Add the rice, and stir with the beans.
• Add the salt, cumin, pepper to taste, and Lizano (or Worcestershire sauce). Pour in half of the reserved bean liquid from the canned beans. Stir until everything is heated through.
• Enjoy! Leave a comment on this page letting me know what you thought of the recipe.

GALLO PINTO BREAKFAST BOWLS

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Saute the bell pepper, and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cumin and stir, about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add in the rice and black beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
• Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, warm the coconut oil.
• Slice the plantains into 1/2" thick diagonal coins.
• Toss the slices into the sugar, cinnamon and salt.
• When the oil is melted and hot, place the plantains in a single layer and cook until starting to turn brown and caramelized and soft (about 2-3 minutes).
• Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
• Remove to a plate and tent with foil. Note - do NOT place them on a paper towel. They will stick and make a mess!
• Serve with avocado slices, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, romao tomatoes, and hot sauce.
• Enjoy!

GALLO PINTO (COSTA RICAN RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
• Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
• Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
• (The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
• Next, add the beans and then the rice.
• Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
• Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.

COSTA RICAN BREAKFAST BOWL (GALLO PINTO)

Steps:

• Combine the onion, bell pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and jalapeño (if you’re using it) in a large sauté pan. Add 1/2 cup water and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until they are tender, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons water as needed to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan. Add the kale, rice, beans, and 1 cup water and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, folding the ingredients, until the kale has wilted and the liquid has been absorbed.
• Add half of the cilantro and salt to taste and stir to combine. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve with diced avocado on top and a lime wedge.

GALLO PINTO (COSTA RICAN BEANS AND RICE)

Steps:

• Place the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, the garlic, the red pepper, and the chopped cilantro. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
• Add the cumin and salsa lizano (or Worcestershire sauce) and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Add the beans and their liquid, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the rice and stir until rice is well mixed with the beans and there are no clumps of rice.
• Cover skillet, lower heat, and let mixture simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until rice is heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more salsa lizano or Worcestershire sauce to taste.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

COSTA RICAN GALLO PINTO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in black beans with their juices, salt, and pepper. Saute until some of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice.
• Cover and let simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.