Gallo Pinto with Quinoa
Gallo pinto my friends is where it’s at. Basically, it’s just rice and black beans, but by throwing in some onions, peppers, garlic, spices, hot sauce, this rice and beans dish becomes something full of flavor. It’s outstanding.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced red onion about 1 med
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked + cooled quinoa
- 2 cup black beans either from scratch or in a can
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce optional
- Pinch of cayenne pepper for more heat optional
- Water for cooking optional
- Cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, 2 - 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add beans and quinoa and toss to combine. If the mixture feels dry, add a splash of water to loosen it up.
- Add seasonings and hot sauce if using and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes, untiled hot.
- Serve immediately and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg