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Vegetable Tacu Tacu

Name: Vegetable Tacu Tacu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Boiled beans; 1.5 cup Cooked rice; 1 Onion; 1 tbsp Aji amarillo paste; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 clove Garlic; 1 dessert spoon Salt; 0.5 dessert spoon Black pepper; 0.5 dessert spoon Cumin; 0.5 bunch Cilantro

Vegetable Tacu Tacu sears beans and rice into a crusty, hearty Peruvian skillet.

Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 4~238 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation

12 min prep 14 min cook

#Under 30 min
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 26 min

Prep12 min
Cooking14 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

1.5 cup(~300 ml) Boiled beans
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cooked rice
1 Onion
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Aji amarillo paste
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
2 clove Garlic
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Cumin
0.5 bunch Cilantro

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Instructions

1
Chop the onion very finely, crush the garlic, and pick the cilantro leaves.
2
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, aji amarillo paste, and cumin and fry for 1 more minute to open the sofrito.
6 min
06:00
3
Add the cooked rice and beans to the pan, season with salt and black pepper, and press firmly with a wooden spatula.
4
Spread the mixture into a crescent shape in the pan and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, until the outside forms a crust.
6 min
06:00
5
Carefully turn with a large spatula and sear the other side for 4 more minutes.
4 min
04:00
6
Transfer to a plate, scatter fresh cilantro leaves on top, and serve with a fried egg or fried plantain if desired.

💡 Tip: Rest the rice and beans for 1 hour before adding them to the pan so they lose moisture and hold the crescent shape better. Add the aji amarillo in the sofrito without burning it, because it scorches easily.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Peruvian style with a fried egg, fried plantain slices, or salsa criolla on top, and add a lemon wedge on the side.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~238

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 15%Carbs 63%Fat 22%

GI 37 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL

1.5g

Sugar

Fiber

1171.8mg

Sodium

0.7g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

8/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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FAQ

How many servings does Vegetable Tacu Tacu make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Vegetable Tacu Tacu take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 14 minutes; 26 minutes in total.
Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Vegetable Tacu Tacu have?
Approximately 238 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 38g, fat: 6g.
Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Vegetable Tacu Tacu belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Vegetable Tacu Tacu need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Chop the onion very finely, crush the garlic, and pick the cilantro leaves.

Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, aji amarillo paste, and cumin and fry for 1 more minute to open the sofrito.

6 min

06:00

Add the cooked rice and beans to the pan, season with salt and black pepper, and press firmly with a wooden spatula.

Spread the mixture into a crescent shape in the pan and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, until the outside forms a crust.

6 min

06:00

Carefully turn with a large spatula and sear the other side for 4 more minutes.

4 min

04:00

Transfer to a plate, scatter fresh cilantro leaves on top, and serve with a fried egg or fried plantain if desired.

FAQ

How many servings does Vegetable Tacu Tacu make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Vegetable Tacu Tacu take?

Prep 12 minutes, cooking 14 minutes; 26 minutes in total.

Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Vegetable Tacu Tacu have?

Approximately 238 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 38g, fat: 6g.

Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu allergen-free?

Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.

Which cuisine does Vegetable Tacu Tacu belong to?

This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Vegetable Tacu Tacu need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Vegetable Tacu Tacu filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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