Puerto Rican Breakfast

Ingredients

While the English Breakfast typically consists of bacon, eggs, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, and toast, the Puerto Rican Breakfast incorporates local ingredients and flavors. We replace the bacon with crispy fried plantains, the sausage with savory chorizo, and the baked beans with a flavorful black bean stew. The mushrooms are replaced with sautéed bell peppers and onions, and the toast is substituted with toasted yuca bread. We alse have the original recipe for English Breakfast, so you can check it out.

• 4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced 4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 chorizo sausages 4 chorizo sausages
• 1 cup black beans, cooked 1 cup black beans, cooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 4 slices of yuca bread 4 slices of yuca bread
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 55g, 20g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain slices and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. 2.
   In the same skillet, cook the chorizo sausages until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion slices and sauté until softened.
4. 4.
   Add the cooked black beans to the saucepan with the bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5.
   Toast the yuca bread slices until golden brown.
6. 6.
   Arrange the fried plantains, chorizo sausages, black bean stew, and toasted yuca bread on a plate.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Plantains — Make sure the plantains are ripe but still firm for the best texture and flavor.
• Chorizo sausages — Look for authentic Puerto Rican chorizo sausages for an authentic taste.
• Yuca bread — If you can't find yuca bread, you can substitute it with toasted cornbread or crusty rolls.

Tips & Tricks

• For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over the black bean stew.
• Serve with a side of hot sauce or salsa for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use sweet bell peppers instead of spicy ones.
• Experiment with different types of plantains for a variety of flavors and textures.
• Add a squeeze of lime juice over the plantains for a tangy twist.

Serving advice

Serve the Puerto Rican Breakfast hot and fresh. Arrange the different components on a plate, allowing guests to mix and match flavors according to their preferences. Encourage them to try different combinations and savor the unique blend of Puerto Rican and English flavors.

Presentation advice

Create an appealing presentation by arranging the fried plantains in a fan shape, placing the chorizo sausages on top, and spooning the black bean stew alongside. Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color.