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Breakfast for 6

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

$2.87for 415 minServes 6

Red beans, cooked rice, vegetables, and sauce cook together in one skillet for a quick, savory meal.

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.2 lb$0.26Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical0.2 lb$0.47Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical16 oz$1.40Typical price
Rice$0.08/oz typical20 oz$1.56Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical0.25$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.31

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

  • Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.72 per serving$2.87 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1 can (15 1/2 oz) red beans
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp lizano sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro

Steps

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the onion and red pepper for 3 minutes until slightly soft.
  3. Stir in the red beans and cook them for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice and Lizano sauce, then stir until evenly mixed.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in the cilantro and cook for 1 minute.

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