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Brazilian Black Bean Puree (Tutu a Mineira)
This Brazilian Black Bean Puree, Tutu a Mineira, is Brazilian comfort food that is rich, hearty, and full of smoky, garlicky flavor. Made with blended black beans, crispy bacon, and farinha de mandioca (Brazilian cassava flour), this recipe is thick, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. It’s the perfect way to turn leftover beans into something even more delicious, whether as a side dish or a meal on its own.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 1 cup of leftover beans, cooked and seasoned (heaping cup) make sure there is at least ½ cup of liquid
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 thick slice of bacon, diced approximately ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons of Brazilian cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add your leftover beans to a food processor and pulse until smooth, and set aside.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add in the diced bacon and fry until crispy.
- When the bacon is crispy, scoop it out of the pan using a slotted spoon and place it into a plate lined with paper towels and set it aside.
- Add the diced onions to the pan with the bacon fat and sauté until translucent.
- Next add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the beans to the pan and stir to combine.
- When the beans start to simmer, slowly sprinkle the Brazilian cassava flour and stir over low heat until it thickens into a soft puree consistency.
- Serve drizzled with olive oil and the crispy bacon. You can also add a splash of your favorite vinegary hot sauce!
Cup of Yum
Additional serving suggestions for the ultimate Brazilian Tutu de Feijão experience:
- Brazilian White Rice
- Brazilian Collard Greens
- Fried Sausage
- Fried eggs
Cup of Yum
Bom Apetite!
Notes
- Recipe Notes:
- Canned beans are not recommended - Your Tutu de Feijão will only be as good as the beans recipe you are starting with to ensure the beans and the liquid are already flavorful. You can use any seasoned leftover beans you have. The leftover recipe I used for these photos was the Vegan Black Beans, but my Brazilian Black Beans recipe on the site also works wonderfully!
- Farinha de mandioca/Brazilian Cassava Flour (not to be confused with tapioca flour) is easy to find on Brazilian markets all over the world, online, and even on Amazon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.