EGGS, BEANS & CHIPS // Hearty & Delicious Nicaraguan Breakfast is Served

quesillo

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta provides a similar creamy texture at a lower cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers health benefits while maintaining creaminess.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: bananas

Baked plantains are lower in fat and bananas are more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and canned beans save time.

Cook black beans in a pot over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Fry eggs in a skillet over medium heat until desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes.

Grill or fry plantains until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes on each side.

Slice avocado and sprinkle with salt and lime juice.

Assemble the plate with beans, eggs, plantains, tortillas, and avocado.

Top with quesillo and a dollop of sour cream.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens