Gallo pinto

Today we are making Gallo Pinto, a medley of cooked white rice, black beans, and Salsa Lizano, the country’s signature hot sauce. You’ll find this served at most Costa Rican restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serve with eggs, fried cheese and a Portuguese style sausage.

A flavorful rice and beans dish flavored with onions and garlic. This dish is a staple of a Nicaraguan breakfast.

Found on every menú throughout the country, Gallo Pinto is at the heart of traditional Costa Rican food. This hearty rice and bean dish is often served as breakfast alongside fried eggs but is delicious any time of day as either an entre or a side dish.

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (beans and rice) is an staple breakfast recipe for 'Ticos' (Costa Rican locals). It's a tasty and filling way to starts the day with a bit of spice and fresh flavors. This easy authentic local recipe is a great way to start the day! Also touring Guanacaste Costa Rica; sights and activities.

Gallo Pinto is a Central American breakfast typically served with fried eggs, sour cream, and plantains. It’s made with leftover rice and black beans, so it's quick to prepare.

Gallo Pinto

This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is traditionally served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee and tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vida.

Our easy and authentic Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe brought to you by our Costa Rican family. Bring a little pura vida to your kitchen

Traditionally served with breakfast alongside fried or scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto is a hearty and delicious traditional Costa Rican dish. It’s a cinch to prepare, too!