Breakfast for 6

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

Name: Costa Rican Gallo Pinto
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 onion; 1/2 red pepper; 1 can (15 1/2 oz) red beans; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 tbsp lizano sauce; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1/2 cup cilantro

Red beans, cooked rice, vegetables, and sauce cook together in one skillet for a quick, savory meal.

Typical price

$2.87for 4 servings

$0.72 per serving$2.87 for 4

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Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Latin American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Breakfasts Lunches

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	16 oz	$1.40Typical price
Rice$0.08/oz typical	20 oz	$1.56Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.31

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 onion
1/2 red pepper
1 can (15 1/2 oz) red beans
3 cups cooked rice
2 tbsp lizano sauce
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1/2 cup cilantro

Steps

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion and red pepper for 3 minutes until slightly soft.
Stir in the red beans and cook them for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked rice and Lizano sauce, then stir until evenly mixed.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the cilantro and cook for 1 minute.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices