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Desayuno Guatemalteco con Chorizo.

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Desayuno Guatemalteco con Chorizo

Cultural Context

Desayuno Guatemalteco is a traditional breakfast that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Often enjoyed on weekends or special occasions, this hearty meal features chorizo, eggs, and black beans, reflecting the flavors of Guatemalan cuisine. Today, it's a beloved dish that has found its way into homes and restaurants, celebrated for its comforting and filling nature.

GuatemalanGTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chorizo
1/2 large onion
3 tomatoes
eggs
salt
oil
tortilla
black beans
fried plantains
sour cream
fresh cheese

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat and calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned beans.

1

Preheat a skillet with a little oil.

2

Add chorizo to the skillet and cover, cooking for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

3

Add 1/2 of a large onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

4

Add 3 tomatoes to the skillet after the onion is cooked.

5

Add a little water to the skillet to help cook the chorizo and vegetables together.

6

Crack eggs into the skillet and cover, cooking them slowly to make fried eggs.

7

Season the eggs with a little salt while cooking.

8

Prepare tortillas by preheating them in a separate pan.

9

Assemble the plate with tortillas, chorizo, fried eggs, black beans, fried plantains, sour cream, and fresh cheese.

10

Serve the dish with optional toppings like additional tomato or salsa.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

skilletspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Guatemalan Breakfast with Chorizo

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