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Calentao Colombiano

Cultural Context

Calentao Colombiano is a beloved dish in Colombia, traditionally made with leftover rice and beans, often incorporating eggs and various meats. It reflects the resourcefulness of Colombian cuisine, turning simple ingredients into a hearty breakfast. This dish is often enjoyed on weekends or special occasions, showcasing the rich flavors and textures of Colombian cooking. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Colombia, influencing breakfast menus in various Latin American communities around the world.

ColombianCOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice
1 can (15 oz) beans
4 large eggs
4 arepas
1 lb chorizo
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
2 green onions
1/4 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 avocado
1 lime
1 cup cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Stir in diced tomato and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Add cooked beans and rice to the skillet; mix well and heat through, about 5 minutes.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7

In a separate pan, cook chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

8

Push the rice and bean mixture to one side of the skillet and crack eggs into the empty space.

9

Cook eggs until desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes for sunny-side up.

10

Serve calentao topped with cooked chorizo, avocado slices, and crumbled cheese.

11

Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion before serving.

12

Accompany with arepas and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Colombian Breakfast HashCalentao

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