Costa Rican Vegetable Gallo Pinto Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 x cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon paste or possibly granules, or possibly 2 cubes
  • 1 1/2 c. rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 c. Flav R Pac brand whole-kernel corn
  • 1/2 c. Flav R Pac brand peas and carrots
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 c. minced Walla Walla or possibly other sweet onions
  • 2 x (15-oz) cans black beans
  • 1/3 c. minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In the rice cooker, place 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry the garlic. Add in the chicken bouillon. Add in the rice and stir for 3 min till the rice turns a little golden brown. Add in the vegetables. Fill the rice cooker up to the 2 c. mark with water and stir. Place lid on and let the rice cook, according to the manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, place the remaining 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in the frying pan along with the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and onions; cook till onions are translucent/soft. Drain the beans. Mix the beans into the onions; bring to a boil. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. (For better texture, cook the rice the day before and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat inmicrowave.) Add in the warm rice and cilantro to the bean mix in the skillet.
  2. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Recipe %DV
Recipe Size 1385g
Calories 3978  
Calories from Fat 462 12%
Total Fat 52.96g 66%
Saturated Fat 8.79g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 983mg 41%
Potassium 11560mg 330%
Total Carbs 703.87g 188%
Dietary Fiber 117.2g 391%
Sugars 33.48g 22%
Protein 180.82g 289%
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