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.

Calentado: Colombian Breakfast Leftovers Rice

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

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the leftover rice and beans to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion and tomato mixture.
  5. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice and beans are heated through.
  6. While the rice and beans are cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your desired doneness.
  7. Season the calentado with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Divide the calentado among serving plates and top each portion with a fried egg.
  9. 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