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Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans)

Salvadoran · Breakfast · Easy

Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans)

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
375
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Cooked rice and black beans fry together with onion and pepper, then meet a set egg for a hearty breakfast from El Salvador.

Yesterday's rice finds a purpose in Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans). Frying it with beans, onion, and pepper lets the grains soak up a little bean liquid, a practical breakfast combination in El Salvador.

Use cold cooked rice so it separates readily in the skillet. Mash just a few beans to bring everything together, leaving the rest whole for texture, then cook the eggs in a second pan while the rice finishes.

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Method

  1. Drain the black beans, reserving 1/2 cup of their liquid. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for until soft.

  2. Add the beans and reserved liquid and cook for , mashing a small scoop against the pan. Stir in the cooked rice, 1/4 tsp salt, and black pepper.

  3. Cook over medium-low heat for , turning gently, until the rice is steaming and the liquid has been absorbed.

  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Crack in the eggs, sprinkle with the remaining salt, cover, and cook for until the whites and yolks are set.

  5. Divide the rice and beans among four plates and top each with an egg. Scrape up the lightly toasted bits of rice from the pan to include in each portion.

Forkue tips

  • Small cooked red beans can replace black beans. Include some of their cooking liquid so the rice takes on their flavor.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate the rice and beans for 3 days and reheat covered with a splash of water until steaming. Cook fresh eggs for each serving rather than storing them on the rice.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

375Calories
15gProtein
52gCarbs
12gFat

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Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans): FAQ

Can I use freshly cooked rice?

Yes, but spread it on a tray briefly so excess steam escapes before frying. Very wet, hot rice tends to clump when mixed with the beans.

How is casamiento different from cooking raw rice with beans?

It combines already cooked rice and beans in a skillet. The short fry blends their flavors and uses leftovers rather than cooking the grains in bean broth from the start.

How do I store and reheat Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans)?

Refrigerate the rice and beans for 3 days and reheat covered with a splash of water until steaming. Cook fresh eggs for each serving rather than storing them on the rice.

How long does Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans) take?

About 30 min in total: 10 min prep and 20 min cooking.

What do I need to make Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans)?

The key ingredients are cooked rice, canned black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic and eggs, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Casamiento con Huevos (Salvadoran Rice and Beans)?

Small cooked red beans can replace black beans. Include some of their cooking liquid so the rice takes on their flavor.

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