In Costa Rica, black beans are the basis for gallo pinto ... switching to a "healthier" but different-tasting rice in a traditional Latin American dish would be like changing the bread in ...
As you settle into your seat, the tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked beans and rice wafts through the air, hinting at the culinary delights that await you. It’s the kind of place where you can kick ...
But perhaps my favorite move is to use the rice in stuffed poblanos, which also feature pinto beans and are topped ... plus some freshly cracked black pepper. Stir again and let everything sizzle ...
And long-grained Carolina Gold, the heirloom rice variety historically grown in the region, brings a special nuttiness to the mix. Hoppin’ John is a traditional dish of beans (usually black-eyed ...