Spotted Rooster 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 (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.