How to Make Beans for Gallo Pinto (or anything) | Costa Rica Cooking

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often more affordable and still provide a good protein source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Soak dry red beans in water for about 4 hours (or overnight).

Rinse the beans and fill the pot with water again.

Put the beans on heat with a lid to boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add half an onion, a couple of cloves of garlic, and a chunk of chile dulce.

Cook the beans until soft, checking occasionally.

Add Lizano salsa and salt to the cooked beans and mix well.

Chop and add fresh cilantro to the beans before serving.

Serve the beans over freshly cooked rice.

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