Calentado, Colombian rice and beans breakfast
Leftover rice and red beans fried with a tomato and spring onion sauce, served with a fried egg, sweet plantain and avocado.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 738kcal
- 101.6gcarbs
- 9.8gof which sugars
- 23.9gfat
- 5.9gsaturates
- 25gprotein
- 15.3gfibre
- 2.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the hogao. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the spring onion for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin and half the salt. Cook for 8 minutes until soft and jammy.
8 min - 2
Add the beans and water. Mash about a quarter of the beans with a fork against the side of the pan, and simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
5 min - 3
Stir in the cold rice and half the coriander. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until piping hot and sticky, then keep warm.
4 min 30 s - 4
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a second pan over a medium heat and fry the plantain slices for 2 to 3 minutes each side until deep golden and caramelised at the edges. Lift out onto kitchen paper.
5 min - 5
Wipe the pan, add the last tablespoon of oil and fry the eggs for 3 minutes until the whites are set.
- 6
Pile the rice and beans onto plates and top with the egg. Add the plantain and avocado, sprinkle with the rest of the coriander and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
