Costa Rican Breakfast Bowl (Gallo Pinto)

Ingredients for Costa Rican Breakfast Bowl (Gallo Pinto)

• 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 150g )

• 1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 150g )

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

• 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves shredded (about 375g )

• 375g cooked short- or long-grain brown rice

• 1 (425g) can black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

• Sea salt

• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dice

• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Combine the onion, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and jalapeño (if you’re using it) in a large sauté pan. Add 120ml water and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until they are tender, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons water as needed to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan. Add the kale, rice, beans, and 240ml water and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, folding the ingredients, until the kale has wilted and the liquid has been absorbed.

Add half of the coriander and salt to taste and stir to combine. Garnish with the remaining coriander and serve with diced avocado on top and a lime wedge.

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