Şahnur Sezek
19 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Bandeja paisa, from Colombia’s Antioquia region, brings pinto beans, rice, avocado, arepa, and several meats together on one hearty platter. It reflects the abundance of the region’s farm cooking.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the Beans

60 min

Simmer the soaked beans with the pastrami in plenty of water, covered, over medium heat for 60 minutes. Adjust the salt to taste.

2

Cook the Meats

15 min

Cook the steak and sausage in oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.

3

Prepare the Eggs and Arepas

10 min

Fry the eggs and warm the arepas in a skillet.

4

Assemble the Platter

10 min

Arrange the rice, beans, steak, sausage, eggs, avocado, and arepa on a large platter.

5

Serve

Serve hot.

Reminder

Store the beans and meats in separate containers in the refrigerator for 3 days. Prepare the eggs and arepas just before serving.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
780 kcalCalories
42 gProtein
68 gCarbohydrate
38 gFat
10 gFiber
3 gSugar
920 mgSodium
12 gSaturated Fat
Protein 21% Carbohydrate 35% Fat 44%
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