Comments on: Traditional Costa Rican Black Beans Recipe

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:49:15 +0000

In reply to Hannah S.

Hannah I am so sorry! I will say, this is just the black beans recipe- here is the gallo pinto recipe: https://puravidamoms.com/costa-rican-gallo-pinto-recipe/

By: Hannah S

Hannah S — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:49:12 +0000

This recipe did not work for me. WAY too much water, tastes far off from authentic gallo pinto. Big fail!

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:11:33 +0000

In reply to Judy Brandt. Ah good catch! I just throw it all in at the same time before cooking. I leave the cilantro whole so I can pull it out (picky kids) but when I make it for myself I cut the cilantro up. I hope it turns out awesome!

By: Judy Brandt

Judy Brandt — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:22:48 +0000

I’m excited to make this recipe after our vacation in CR! You list carrots and celery in the ingredients list, but not in the recipe card. Also, when is the cilantro added? Thanks!

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:08:13 +0000

In reply to Don Felipe. Hi! Yes, same amount. The ingredient quantities are in the recipe card. And let me know how they turn out! Pura vida!

By: Don Felipe

Don Felipe — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:43:39 +0000

Same amounts for the Instant Pot as the crockpot? The list of ingredients don’t show amounts. Love the Tico recipes. Did language study there, lived in South Florida and Chile. So, I usually make Cuban style black beans in the Instant Pot, but will try yours for a change. Love the gallo pinto. I always keep some Lizano on hand. I use it with pinto beans as well as black beans. Thanks! ¡Pura vida!

By: Zipporah

Zipporah — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:52:53 +0000

Hi, in the blog post, the ingredients include carrots and celery, but not in the recipe card at the bottom. What are the amounts we’re supposed to use?

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:56:58 +0000

In reply to Tasha. It's worth a try! The Costa Ricans are masters of making delicious food over the fire! Let me know if it works! ~Christa

By: Tasha

Tasha — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:58:25 +0000

I just returned from CR and had the absolute BEST beans that had been prepared over a firepit at Equus. Despite all the amazing fresh seafood I ate, those dang simple beans on my first day are the 1 thing I can’t stop thinking about! LOL Do you think if I added a dash of liquid smoke, I could replicate a similar taste?

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:06:51 +0000

In reply to Kristian. Yes! I should change that. ?

By: Kristian

Kristian — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:06:42 +0000

Hi! When you say Red Pepper, does that mean a Bell pepper?

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:03:47 +0000

In reply to suze.

Hi! Are you looking for “rice and beans” or gallo pinto? The gallo pinto recipe is here: https://puravidamoms.com/costa-rican-gallo-pinto-recipe/
They will love it! Thanks for visiting the site- let me know how everything turns out! Pura Vida! ~Christa