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26. Costa Rican Casado Recipe 3

Costa Rican Casado

A meal featuring a delightful combination of rice, beans, protein, and vegetables.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Keyword: Costa Rican Casado, costa rican recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 555 kcal
26. Costa Rican Casado Recipe 3

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid for cooking rice
  • Skillet or frying pan for sautéing vegetables and cooking chicken
  • Another skillet or frying pan for frying plantains
  • Paper towels for draining fried plantains

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cans black beans drained
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 ripe plantains peeled and sliced
  • 1 lb. cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 fried eggs
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1/2 cup Lizano sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer and place it in a pot with 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add black beans and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
  • In another skillet, fry the sliced plantains over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Add shredded chicken to the skillet with the beans and vegetables, and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, divide rice into 8 bowls, top with the black bean and chicken mixture, fried egg, sliced avocado, and fried plantains. Drizzle
  • with Lizano sauce (or Worcestershire sauce) and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Cook the rice in advance and reheat before serving.
Use canned black beans to save time.
Use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken from scratch.
Slice the plantains in advance and store them in a container of water to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g
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