Central American Bean Dishes

Gallo pinto, sometimes referred to only as pinto, is the traditional national dish of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Although many variations of the dish exist, at its most basic it is a blend of cooked and fried rice and beans, combined with ... READ MORE

Casamiento is a traditional dish hailing from El Salvador. It's usually made from leftover beans and rice that are mixed together. The dish can be enriched with the addition of sautéed bell peppers and onions When paired with scrambled eggs... READ MORE

Piloyada antigueña is a Guatemalan salad made with piloye beans as the key ingredient. The beans are cooked and combined with other ingredients: onions, chorizo, pork, butifarra sausage, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, slices of hard-... READ MORE