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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

13 ingredients 30 min + 2 hr 30 min 8 servings openrecipes
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

"This is my version of a traditional Brazilian black bean stew that maintains the rich smoky, flavors famous in Brazil. Additional meats, including sausage, may be added if desired. This is excellent served over brown rice."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

721
Calories
60g
Protein
37g
Fat
35g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Ham 100g cooked 145
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 8 ounces diced ham
  • 1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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