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Brazilian Feijoada (Vegetarian)

Brazilian Feijoada (Vegetarian) Recipe

Feijoada is the national dish of Brazil. It's served everywhere in Brazil, from beach-side stands to the finest restaurants. This version captures the spirit of feijoada minus the meat. Chipotle pepper adds a hint of smoky heat.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Calories 858.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 1/2 cups dried black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers or 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large tomatoes, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (or butternut squash or white potato)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves (or fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, place the beans in plenty of water and cook for about 1 hour, over medium heat, until tender.
  • Drain and reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, and chipotle peppers and saute for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans, cooking liquid, sweet potatoes, and thyme and cook for 25 to 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the parsley and salt and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Spoon the rice into bowls and ladle the feijoada over the top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 447gCalories: 858.1kcalCarbohydrates: 162gProtein: 43.2gFat: 5.4gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 426.1mgFiber: 30.5gSugar: 9.2g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Beans, Black Beans, Brazilian, Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Peppers, South American, Vegetable
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