Jul 14 2026
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Taste Of Nicaragua Recipe

Inspired by Altavita Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Rice & beans, sweet plantain, mixed vegetables and beef, 1 cheese empada, lettuce & pico de gallo, avocado.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Empanada Ingredients

Garnishes

Spices and Seasonings

Method

Cooking Rice and Beans

  1. 1

    Prepare Rice and Beans

    In a pot, combine rice, black beans, and enough water to cover. Add salt, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.

Cooking Sweet Plantains

  1. 2

    Fry Sweet Plantains

    Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the slices until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

Cooking Mixed Vegetables and Beef

  1. 3

    Sauté Vegetables and Beef

    In the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary, and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until beef is browned and cooked through.

Preparing Empanadas

  1. 4

    Make Empanadas

    Preheat oven as per empanada dough instructions. Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Fill each circle with cheese, fold, and seal the edges. Bake according to the package instructions until golden.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 5

    Serve

    On a plate, serve the rice and beans, topped with the sautéed vegetables, beef, fried plantains, and an empanada on the side. Garnish with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado.

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