Gallo Pinto Recipe
Make up this quick and easy authentic Gallo Pinto recipe in just 30 minutes! Lizano sauce coats black beans, rice, peppers, and onions for a flavor explosion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 358 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice brown or white*
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ⅓ cup Lizano salsa
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- 15- oz. can black beans drained
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until veggies are tender.
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Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
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Whisk together cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
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Add rice, beans, and seasoning ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine.
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Pour Lizano salsa over rice and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat, or until rice absorbs the sauce.
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Serve gallo pinto with cilantro and additional Lizano salsa, if desired, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Three cups cooked rice is roughly 1 cup uncooked rice. Day old rice is preferable.
- Estimated time does not take into account the time it takes to cook the rice.
- To Store: Gallo pinto stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: It also freezes well if placed in a freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Gallo Pinto Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1146mg50%
Potassium 512mg15%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1180IU24%
Vitamin C 58mg70%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.