Gallo Pinto Rice and Beans
September 30, 2013
Traditional Costa Rican dish, serve with fresh sunny side eggs & fruit. Cast iron skillet. January 2008 from our days in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Heredia, Hotel Bougainvillea, Peace Lodge, Pacuare River rafting trip, Encanta la Vida – Cabo Matapolo on the Osa Peninsula.
Serves 6-8
- 3 Cups day old rice (brown short grain)
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 or 2 celery stalk diced small
- 2 TB fresh cilantro finely chopped 3 strips bacon cooked, drained & crumbled OR use smoky paprika.
- 2 TB oil
- Salsa Lizano to taste (or mix of Worcestershire Sauce & Tobasco)
Saute onion, pepper,celery in oil on medium heat.
Add beans, cook 2 minutes more.
Add rice, cook 3 minutes more.
Add Salsa, cilantro, garnish with bacon crumbs.
Risotto Oven baked
February 5, 2012
Arborio Rice, from Mari Betta (Ben’s mother) serves 4-6. Preheat oven 375°, Bake 25 min.
- Saute 1/4 C chopped onion in 1/4 c olive oil until softened.
- Add 1 C rice to pan, stir until coated.
- Add 2 C chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil.
- Optional – after 20 min, take out, add 1/2 C green peas, Bake 5 min more.
Red Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, Avocado
January 22, 2012
From TraderJoes. Serve with Salmon, side dish. Serves 6
- 1 C Red Quinoa rinsed and 2 C chicken broth (Bring to boil, cover & simmer 15 mins until all water is absorbed.)
- 1/4 C Olive oil
Cook together as per directions. Toss with 1/4 C olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans, rinsed, drained.
- 2 C fire roasted Corn kernels (TJ frozen)
- 1 Avocado cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 C Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 pint (2 C) Grape Tomatoes, halved
- Zest 1 Lime
Toss together with 3/4 C dressing (make it up): lime juice, cilantro, olive oil.
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped.
Spread quinoa on platter, top with bean, corn, tomato, avocado mixture. Top with chopped cilantro.
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