3 Traditional Costa Rican Meals You Must Try! | Gallo Pinto, Casado & Arroz con Pollo

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and can be less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie substitute, while bananas are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

Prepare Gallo Pinto by mixing rice and black beans.

Add salsa lisano to the rice and beans for flavor.

Serve with scrambled eggs, fried plantains, and tortillas.

Enjoy with guanabana juice.

Cooking Techniques

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