Costa Rican Breakfast Rice and Beans

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Fry garlic, onion, and red bell pepper in a skillet.

Add precooked black beans and some liquid from the beans to the skillet.

Stir in the precooked rice and mix until combined.

Add culantro and season with hot sauce and pepper sauce to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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