Easy
Nicoyan
Gallo Pinto - Nicoya Longevity Breakfast
Kickstart your day with Gallo Pinto, the iconic Nicoyan Blue Zone dish of rice and black beans, a protein-packed staple fueling Costa Rican centenarians.
25
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
1.00 cup
Black beans
cooked
1.00 cup
White rice
cooked
1.00
Onion
chopped
1.00
Bell pepper
chopped
2.00
Eggs
optional, scrambled
2.00 tbsp
Vegetable oil
2.00 tbsp
Cilantro
chopped
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and bell pepper.
5 minutes
2
Add beans and rice, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
3
Add scrambled eggs if using, cook until set.
3 minutes
4
Garnish with cilantro, serve with tortillas.