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Gallo Pinto

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Gallo pinto is a traditional Colombian dish that combines fried rice and beans in a flavorful salsa of peppers and spices.

Gallo Pinto

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 50 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg of beans
  • 500 g of rice
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 red peppers
  • 2 scallions
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Wine vinegar to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped onion
  • 200 ml of vegetable broth

Method

  1. In a pot, cook the beans with vegetable broth for about 1 hour or until they are tender. Drain and let them cool.
  2. Sauté the rice in a pan with olive oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Dice the onions, tomatoes, peppers, and scallions into small pieces.
  4. In a pan, sauté the olive oil with the chopped onion for 2 minutes, then add the black pepper and salt.
  5. Add the peppers, tomatoes, and scallions, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Finally, add the beans and vegetable broth, mix well and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the gallo pinto hot, garnished with chopped onions.

The story

Gallo pinto has its roots in Colombia, where it has been prepared for generations as a popular and economical dish, rich in protein and easy to make.

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