Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice)

Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice)
Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice) is a gluten free and vegan side dish. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 223 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of South American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of ground cumin, water, cilantro, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

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Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard the bay leaves. Set rice aside.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic); saut 5 minutes or until tender.
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Add rice, cilantro, and beans, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
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Serve with Tangy Tamarind Sauce or Pickapeppa sauce.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score23
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