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Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans) Recipe

Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans) Recipe
  • Category

    Sides

  • Cusine

    Latin American

Ingredients

2 cups cooked white rice

1/2 cup cooked red beans

1/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup diced bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon oregano

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Spread beans out in a rimmed baking sheet. Pick out any debris and broken beans. Transfer beans to colander and rinse under cold running water. Place rinsed beans in a large pot and cover with cold water; water should cover beans about 3 inches. Let soak for 30 minutes.