Arroz gallo pinto al estilo Mexicano

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Wash 1 cup of rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and drain it.

In a saucepan, add enough olive oil to sauté the rice and heat it slightly.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the oil and lower the heat to medium until melted.

Add 1/2 onion sliced and 2 cloves of garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side until fragrant.

Remove the onion and garlic and place them in a blender; set aside.

Add the washed and drained rice to the saucepan and fry it, stirring constantly until it starts to brown slightly.

In the blender with the reserved onion and garlic, add 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder; blend until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into the rice in the saucepan.

Add another cup of water to the saucepan and season with salt to taste, considering the salt from the chicken bouillon.

Increase the heat to high until it starts to boil, then add 1 cup of cooked black beans.

Stir everything together, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low.

Let it cook for 25-30 minutes, checking every 15-20 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure proper cooking.

Serve the gallo pinto and enjoy, optionally adding cream on top.

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