Gallo Pinto (Red Beans and Rice)

Name: Gallo Pinto (Red Beans and Rice)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: ['8', '8 servings']
Cuisine: latin american
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans dark red beans, drained; 3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 6 cups water; salt and ground black pepper to taste

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 ['8', '8 servings'] 🌶 latin american 🏷 Side dish

This traditional gallo pinto is a beloved dish across Latin America, featuring dark red beans and long-grain white rice. It is wonderfully versatile, serving equally well as a hearty main course or a satisfying side. The preparation is straightforward, requiring just a few pantry staples and about 20 minutes of cooking time. The result is a comforting and flavourful combination that forms the backbone of many meals.

Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans dark red beans, drained
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
6 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Place the water and drained beans into a large saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. 2. Stir in the uncooked rice, then cover the pan and cook until the rice has become completely soft, about 15 minutes. 3. Finish by seasoning the cooked gallo pinto with salt and ground black pepper according to your taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories377 kcal

Fat1 g

Sugars3 g

Protein12 g

Sodium443 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish

Cuisinelatin american

Authoravargas88