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Published: Jan 28, 2021 . Modified: Jul 8, 2021 by Joy Cadwising · No Comments

RICE AND BEANS (Gallo Pinto) WITH TOMATO -AVOCADO SALSA

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Cooked brown rice, pinto beans and diced red bell pepper and topped with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion salsa
Cooked brown rice, pinto beans, diced red bell pepper and top with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion salsa

I always thought about rice and beans as a symbol of sustenance. Combine them both in a plate with added salsa is a Latin cuisine-inspired serving of nourishment with contrasting texture and flavor that are tasty, refreshing, and satisfying.

Cooked brown rice, pinto bean, red pepper and top with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion salsa in a white bowl.

This rice and beans recipe was adapted from the book "A Taste of Latin America" by Patricia Cartin. Costa Ricans eat their Gallo pinto with cheese, fried plantains, scrambled eggs, and tortillas for their breakfast or brunch which they called Casado, meaning - Complete meal. But tomato-avocado salsa is my all-time favorite to serve with.

This rice and beans are a perfect side dish for the Cauliflower steak with sauteed mushroom when opting for a vegetarian meal. Alternatively, it goes well with this fried fish fillet which will soon become one of your favorite meal.

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Ingredients

Rice and beans are the building blocks of the recipe and the rest of the ingredients are responsible for the delicious Latin flavor.

  • Bell pepper
  • tomatoes
  • avocado
  • onion
  • smoked paprika
  • worcestershire sauce
  • Cilantro

Cilantro /Coriander, this power-packed anti-inflammatory can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol and help digest fats. It's traditionally used to help with diabetes and to lessen anxiety, so it's youthing all-rounder - Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, Cook yourself young.

A bowl of cooked brown rice, pinto beans, diced red bell pepper and cilantro top with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion salsa with two quarter of lime on the side.

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Cooked brown rice, pinto bean, red pepper and top with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion salsa in a white bowl.

RICE AND BEANS (GALLO PINTO) WITH TOMATO AVOCADO SALSA

These rice and beans is a perfect side dish or a meal on its own that is nutritious and full of flavor.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 serving
Calories: 766kcal
Cost: $4 per serving

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or saute pan

Ingredients 
US Customary - Metric
 

  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 large Bell pepper(red or green), diced
  • 1 tablespoon Pepper flakes(optional)
  • 2 cups Black beans (uses any beans you have), cooked
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups White or brown rice, cooked
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro, leaves and stem
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • lime, quartered

TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

  • 1 large beefsteak tomatoes (or use 3 medium Roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 large Avocado, ripe but firm- peeled, cored and diced
  • ½ cup Red onions, thinly diced
  • ½ cup Chopped cilantro leave and steam, loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Make the salsa

  • In a bowl - combine the tomato, avocado, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice. Set it aside while you prepare and cook the rice and beans. Add salt, pepper, and oil just before serving.

Rice and beans

  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil in medium heat. Add the onions and sautee for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and bell pepper, and continue cooking for another minute until it is very fragrant. Add the cooked beans and Worcestershire sauce, lower the heat to low, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and fold with the other ingredients. Continue cooking until the rice is heated through. Add cilantro, paprika, salt, and paper and then stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and pile the Tomato-avocado salsa on top or serve the salsa on the side with quarters of lime alongside.
Category: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Costa rica
Keyword: Rice and beans

Nutrition

Calories: 766 kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 117 g (39%)Protein: 17 g (34%)Fat: 27 g (42%)Sodium: 774 mg (34%)Potassium: 1128 mg (32%)Fiber: 16 g (67%)Sugar: 6 g (7%)Vitamin A: 2462 IU (49%)Vitamin C: 61 mg (74%)Calcium: 96 mg (10%)Iron: 5 mg (28%)
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