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Feijoada

Indulge in a hearty and wholesome vegan rendition of the renowned Brazilian classic, Feijoada, made with rich and robust black beans. This delightful dish pairs perfectly with rice and a subtle touch of citrus. Simply toss the ingredients into your pressure cooker for a speedy and nourishing dinner. Alternatively, refer to my notes for instructions on preparing it effortlessly in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Keyword Brazilian Food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 339kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans soaked overnight and drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Orange slices for serving

Instructions

  • Start by soaking the black beans overnight. Drain and rinse them before cooking.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the smoked paprika and ground cumin, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
  • Add the soaked and drained black beans to the pot, along with the bay leaf. Pour in the vegetable broth and water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the feijoada simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, season the feijoada with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the feijoada is cooked and the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf and discard it.
  • Serve the vegetarian feijoada over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and accompany with orange slices, which are traditionally served with feijoada to enhance the flavors.
  • Enjoy your delicious and hearty vegetarian feijoada!

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal