BRAZILIAN BLACK BEANS- "FEIJAO"
This recipe can be mastered over time. It is called "Feijao" because it means that when you put meat (or vegemeat) in the recipe, you don't need anything else because the protein is sufficient. This is a common dish in Brazil and is quite good. I use a crock pot to help the beans really cook to the right consistency. The outcome...
Provided by Kirsten Machado
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 10h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a crock-pot, place the sorted beans (watch out for small pebbles. I have found the Goya brand be to the best for debris-free beans). Cover with enough water (about an inch below the lid rim) and set on "hi" for overnight. Check in about four hours to make sure there is still enough water. Once the beans are soft enough (the next day or when you get home from work the following evening) prep a large pot for the actual dish.
- 2. Chop the garlic, the Fri-Chik, the tomatoes, and get the bay leaves out to be added to the pot. In the pot, heat the olive oil and then add the garlic, bouillon cubes, salt and vegemeat. Don't let the garlic burn. Stir and add the bay leaves. Pour/dump in the beans, don't add water. Mix well.
- 3. In a small pan, saute the chopped tomatoes with some minced garlic. When soft, take that mixture, about a cup of the beans (along with some of the water) and place in a blender. Whiz to a thick water-like consistency, pour directly into the main pot. Mix well, lower the heat. Allow to simmer and add water when necessary to maintain a thick, soupy consistency. Taste-test for saltiness.
- 4. Serve over rice along with salad and an entree. :)
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Tasmia Nyambura
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and sure to warm you up.
Shifat Sarkar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the cayenne pepper. It was still plenty flavorful.
Cream Lady
[email protected]I doubled the recipe and used a 6-quart slow cooker. It was the perfect amount for a crowd.
Shivonne Fleary
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious!
Stacy mozaya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I always have a can or two in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.
Rohet Parwani
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really tasty dish.
Ep Fruitful
[email protected]This is a great recipe to experiment with. I've added different vegetables and spices and it's always delicious.
Joe Seaton
[email protected]I used a slow cooker to make this recipe and it turned out perfectly. The beans were so tender and flavorful.
Hassan Ndawula
[email protected]I love the smokiness of the bacon in this recipe. It really adds a depth of flavor.
K_A_V_I _Y_A
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They're so creamy and delicious.
suhail Al kubaysi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Oneaka Archer (Neaka)
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
LogeusTheMighty
[email protected]This is the most flavorful black beans recipe! I've tried a few others, but this one is definitely the best.