Frijoles Volteados con Plátanos Fritos y Queso Fresco – Authentic Guatemala Recipe
Guatemalan table staple: glossy black beans mashed and pan-rolled into a smooth crescent beside sweet plantains.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇹 Guatemala (Central America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Velvety refried black beans, Sweet caramelized plantains, Crumbled queso fresco, Sweet white onion, Garlic
Ingredients for Frijoles Volteados con Plátanos Fritos y Queso Fresco (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) velvety refried black beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet caramelized plantains, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet white onion
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Guatemala seasoning (garlic, oil, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and sweet white onion for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add velvety refried black beans and sweet caramelized plantains along with garlic, oil, cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and serve straight from the skillet.