Vegetarian Chifrijo – Rice and Beans
Served with homemade tortilla chips, this Costa Rican version of rice and beans makes a delicious family friendly appetizer, lunch or light dinner.
Total Time
45m
Prep Time:15m
Yields:6 Servings
Ingredients
1
red onion, diced
1
red pepper, diced
1 tbsp.
1 can
(15.5 oz.)
1½ cups
2 cups
chopped fresh tomatoes
¼ cup
finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp.
12
1
ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp. corn oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, red pepper and minced garlic for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in Central American Red Beans, rice and Adobo; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated.
Step 2
Stir in tomatoes; cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Step 3
Meanwhile, pour enough corn oil into straight-sided skillet set over medium-high heat to come 1/2-inch up side; heat until shimmering (350°F), but not smoking. Cook corn tortilla wedges, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Step 4
Serve rice and beans with avocado, tortilla chips and Hot Sauce for a spicy addition (optional).
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Vegetarian Chifrijo – Rice and Beans
Prep Time 15m
Total time 45m
Yields: 6 Servings
Served with homemade tortilla chips, this Costa Rican version of rice and beans makes a delicious family friendly appetizer, lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
1
red onion, diced
1
red pepper, diced
1 tbsp.
1 can (15.5 oz.)
1½ cups
2 cups
chopped fresh tomatoes
¼ cup
finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp.
12
1
ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp. corn oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, red pepper and minced garlic for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in Central American Red Beans, rice and Adobo; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated.
Step 2
Stir in tomatoes; cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Step 3
Meanwhile, pour enough corn oil into straight-sided skillet set over medium-high heat to come 1/2-inch up side; heat until shimmering (350°F), but not smoking. Cook corn tortilla wedges, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Step 4
Serve rice and beans with avocado, tortilla chips and Hot Sauce for a spicy addition (optional).