Costa Rican Casado Recipe

INTRODUCTION: "Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with the traditional Casado recipe! This beloved national dish is a hearty and delicious representation of the country's culinary spirit. Casado, meaning "married" in Spanish, is a harmonious union of tender meats, savory vegetables, and flavorful rice and beans, all perfectly balanced to create a satisfying and filling meal. This iconic recipe is a staple in Costa Rican cuisine, often served in local restaurants and homes, and is now ready to be shared with you. Get ready to experience the warm hospitality of Costa Rica through this mouthwatering Casado recipe!"

Accurate Measurements And Ingredients 

_Ingredients:_

- 1 cup uncooked white rice

- 1 cup uncooked black beans, drained and rinsed

- 1 pound beef or chicken, cut into small pieces

- 1 large onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 large bell pepper, chopped

- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 2 teaspoons cumin

- 1 teaspoon paprika

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 2 plantains, sliced

- 2 eggs, fried or scrambled

- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

_Instructions:_

1. Cook the rice and beans separately according to package instructions.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef or chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

3. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

5. To assemble the Casado, place a scoop of rice and beans on a plate, followed by a portion of the meat and vegetable mixture.

6. Add sliced plantains, fried or scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese (if using).

7. Garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired).

_Serves 4-6 people._

Enjoy your delicious Costa Rican Casado!

The full calorie chart per serving for the Costa Rican Casado recipe:

_Nutrition Facts (per serving):_

- _Calories:_ 520

- _Total Fat:_ 24g

    - Saturated Fat: 8g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- _Cholesterol:_ 60mg

- _Sodium:_ 400mg

- _Total Carbohydrates:_ 45g

    - Dietary Fiber: 6g

    - Sugars: 5g

- _Protein:_ 35g

_Vitamin and Mineral Information (per serving):_

- _Vitamin A:_ 20% of the Daily Value (DV)

- _Vitamin C:_ 40% of the DV

- _Calcium:_ 10% of the DV

- _Iron:_ 25% of the DV

- _Potassium:_ 30% of the DV

_Macro Breakdown (per serving):_

- _Carbohydrates:_ 35%

- _Protein:_ 27%

- _Fat:_ 38%

_Additional Nutrients (per serving):_

- _Folate:_ 20% of the DV

- _Vitamin B6:_ 15% of the DV

- _Vitamin B12:_ 10% of the DV

- _Riboflavin (B2):_ 10% of the DV

- _Niacin (B3):_ 25% of the DV

- _Pantothenic acid (B5):_ 10% of the DV

- _Vitamin E:_ 10% of the DV

- _Vitamin K:_ 20% of the DV

- _Zinc:_ 15% of the DV

- _Copper:_ 10% of the DV

- _Manganese:_ 20% of the DV

- _Selenium:_ 30% of the DV

Please note that nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.