Gluten Free Costa Rican Gallo Pinto with Quinoa Recipe
Gallo Pinto is a side dish from Costa Rica that is super simple and consists of rice, beans, peppers, onions, and some spices.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 539kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 3 cups quinoa or rice cooked and cooled
- 2 cups black beans from scratch or a can
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce optional
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and sauté until the onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add quinoa and beans and toss to combine. If the mixture feels dry, add a splash of water to loosen it up.
- Add seasonings and hot sauce (if using) and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until hot.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 35.7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 6.6mg