Black beans are one of the foods that never lack on Guatemalan family tables; they are widely cultivated throughout the country as they adapt to different altitudes.
More about their properties
They also provide many health benefits, including the prevention of cardiovascular and digestive diseases.
Beans can be eaten alone, with rice, or as part of a variety of dishes typical of Guatemalan cuisine.
One of the meals that almost always include them is breakfast, a combination of energy and flavor that is usually served generously.
Hearty Breakfasts
Guatemalan Huevos Chapines breakfasts are characterized by ingredients such as eggs, beans, and plantains.
This dish is prepared with scrambled or fried eggs, mashed fried beans, slices of fresh cheese, fried plantain, hot tortillas; all served on a plate or on top of the tortillas to eat as if it were a taco, also accompanied by a delicious coffee.
Beans are recommended as part of a daily diet, mainly because they are an energy source and provide many vitamins and benefits to the body, besides having a delicious flavor.
Another very popular traditional dish among Guatemalans is beans with chicharrón, a dish full of flavor and color.
It also includes delicious reverse black beans, a very popular accompaniment to tortillas, tortilla chips, bread, or rice.
Beans are one of the most versatile and simple ingredients to prepare, so there is a variety of dishes that incorporate them. Undoubtedly, they are an excellent option for staying healthy and satisfying your diners’ tastes.
