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This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is traditionally served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee and tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vida.

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Recipe

white rice

2 cups cooked black or red beans

bean broth

cup yellow onion finely chopped

cup red pepper finely chopped

1/8 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

1 tbsp Salsa Lizano

1 tsp sea salt

2 tsp vegetable oil

(These instructions assume you have already done the...

(These instructions assume you have already done the first two steps- cook the rice and beans ahead of time.)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium...

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onion, pepper, cilantro and salt. Lightly cook until the onion is translucent. You have just made sofrito!

Add the beans with broth and toss with...

Add the beans with broth and toss with the spices and oil. Add the Salsa Lizano.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and...

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and toss until well combined with the beans and spices. Heat thoroughly and serve- preferably with fried eggs, warm corn tortillas and a hot cup of Costa Rican coffee!

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