Gallo Pinto

Costa Rican staple rice and beans dish with a hint of cilantro.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 can black beans
• 1 None red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup coriander
• 1 None onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Dice onion, bell pepper, and mince garlic.
2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until golden.
3. Add red pepper, black beans, and salt, cook stirring occasionally.
4. Mix in cooked rice, cooking until heated through and flavors meld.

Chef's tips

• Serve with fried eggs and plantains.
• Preparing the rice a day before intensifies the flavor.