Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice) Recipe

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Gallo Pinto (Beans and Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard the bay leaves. Set rice aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic); sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice, cilantro, and beans, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve with Tangy Tamarind Sauce or Pickapeppa sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 177.65 Kcal (744 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.69g 4%
Sodium 202.06mg 8%
Potassium 236.13mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.98g 11%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 10%
Protein 4.03g 8%
Vitamin C 49.9mg 83%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 21.5mg 119%
Calcium 51.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.44 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.23g 4%
Sodium 92.63mg 8%
Potassium 108.25mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.58g 11%
Sugars 1.77g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 10%
Protein 1.85g 8%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 39%
Iron 9.8mg 119%
Calcium 23.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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