Calentado: Colombian Breakfast Leftovers Rice
Calentado is a traditional Colombian breakfast dish made from leftover rice and beans, typically served with eggs, arepas, and avocado. This recipe is a delicious way to repurpose leftovers into a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked rice
- 1 cup leftover cooked beans
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the leftover rice and beans to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion and tomato mixture.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice and beans are heated through.
- While the rice and beans are cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your desired doneness.
- Season the calentado with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the calentado among serving plates and top each portion with a fried egg.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Large skillet Frying pan
Tools
Spatula Cooking spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the calentado with arepas, avocado slices, and a cup of Colombian coffee for a complete and satisfying breakfast.
Tips & tricks
You can customize the calentado by adding leftover meat, plantains, or cheese for extra flavor and variety.
Cost
$5