Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos Recipe

Name: Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound chorizo sausage; 1/2 cup onion finely chopped; 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1 jalapeno chile seeded and minced; 1 cup cilantro chopped; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 plantains ripe, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup water; soft corn tortillas warmed

Servings: persons

3/4 pound chorizo sausage
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 jalapeno chile seeded and minced
1 cup cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 plantains ripe, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup water
soft corn tortillas warmed

1
In a skillet cook the chorizo over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up, until fat is rendered and sausage is no longer pink; add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno; cook over low heat, stirring, until vegetables are soft. Stir in cilantro, Worcestershire, beans, rice. Cook to heat mixture through, stirring gently, taste and adjust salt if necessary. Transfer to serving platter. Surround with fried plantains and serve with tortillas.
2
In skillet over medium-high heat, fry the plantains for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden; drain on paper towels. In small saucepan boil brown sugar and water until sugar is dissolved and mixture is syrupy. Pour off oil from skillet, return plantains to skillet and add syrup; cook the plantain mixture over medium heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes, until plantains are coated well. Cover and set aside, keep warm or rewarm gently.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound chorizo sausage, 1/2 cup onion finely chopped, 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos

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