Low Carb Gallo Pinto

Transform your breakfast or dinner routine with this Low Carb Gallo Pinto, a healthy twist on the traditional Costa Rican and Nicaraguan rice and beans dish. This recipe swaps out rice for nutrient-packed cauliflower rice and uses high-protein black soybeans for a low-carb, flavorful alternative. Sautéed with vibrant red bell peppers, onions, and garlic, then finished with a zesty splash of lime and a garnish of fresh cilantro, this dish is a satisfying explosion of Latin-inspired flavors that won't weigh you down. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome weekend treat. Enjoy this keto-friendly Gallo Pinto as a standalone vegetarian meal or pair it with grilled chicken or eggs for a hearty, well-rounded plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 cup Canned black soybeans
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Wash and cut the cauliflower into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets into cauliflower rice until it achieves a rice-like consistency. Set aside.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the black soybeans under cold water. Set aside.

Step 3

Chop the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Finely chop the cilantro and set it aside for garnish.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until they soften.

Step 5

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for about 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Add the black soybeans, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the dish for added flavor.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm. Enjoy your Low Carb Gallo Pinto!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1242.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	776.7

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2573.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 36.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.2mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 3411.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 39.1%