Breakfast Simple, typically including an assortment of eggs, tortillas, beans, and plantains
Many take advantage of the country's abundant tropical fruits, like bananas, papaya, mangoes, and avocado
Breakfast is not complete without a mug of world-class Guatemalan coffee
Meals
Corn, beans, rice, cheese, and tortillas form the backbone of most Guatemalan meals
Meat stews (caldos) and soups (sopas) are also popular dishes
Nachos, tamales, and enchiladas are commonly eaten
Snacks and Sides
Guacamole: mashed avocados, mixed with lemon or lime juice and diced vegetables like onion, tomato, and garlic. Served with chips
Spiced mango: sliced green mango, seasoned with chili and lime
Tortillas: thin, flat corn cakes, a staple food (as cheap as 5 cents on the street)
Nachos: include toppings like cheese, refried beans, avocado and peppers
Elotes: roast ears of corn with cheese, lime, chili, and butter or mayonnaise
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake: A cake soaked in three kinds of milk (evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cream)
Flan: a wobbly, golden-colored caramel custard Nutrient Sources
Protein source
- chicken, beans, beef, turkey
Starch sources
-corn, rice
Fruits
-plantains
Vegetables
-yucca, carrots, celery
Fat sources
-lard, butter, shortening
Seasonings
-Cilantro, cinnamon, chile peppers
Example of a typical Guatemalan diet for a day:
Breakfast: Coffee, black beans, tortillas
Snack (10am)- sweet corn drink, atole
Large lunch
Snack (4pm)- coffee and sweet pastry
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