Rice and Beans - Gallo Pinto (Black Beans & Rice)

Experience the savory delight of Terra Americana's rice and bean blends, carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Discover our exceptional selection of Gallo Pinto (Black Beans & Rice), Lentil Rice Pilaf, and Red Beans Rice, each offering a unique culinary experience. Gallo Pinto: An Empowering Taste of the Tropics  This mix was inspired by a fishing trip to Costa Rica, where we discovered a seaside restaurant run by a women's cooperative. These industrious ladies prepared our fresh-caught fish using various methods, yet one element stood out - the fragrant black beans and rice. The women had established the restaurant to achieve financial independence, as many relied on their husbands' often seasonal employment. By working together, they built this welcoming eatery, providing themselves a steady income and the chance to showcase their culinary skills with recipes handed down through generations. While our fish stayed in Costa Rica, their black beans and rice recipe came hom