Brazilian Black Beans

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    172 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Brazilian

Brazilian Black Beans

This is a delicious black bean recipe from my Brazilian/Argentinian cousin, Katia. She makes the best black beans, the recipe handed down to her from her father, another great cook

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Ingredients

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  • Ingredients:
  • 1 ham hock or smoked pork chop 6 oz, smoked
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 lb black bean dried, package
  • For the sofrito:
  • 1 white onion large, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3/4 parsley no stems, bunch, finely chopped
  • salt kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • black pepper kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Soak bean over night. Discard water.
  2. In a pressure cooker combine soaked beans, ham hock and bay leaves and add enough water to cover beans at least 3 inches, about 6 cups.
  3. Bring to a boil, then cover and lock the lid. Cook 45 minutes in a pressure cooker on medium-low heat.
  4. After 45 minutes shut heat off and wait for the pressure to come out of the pot before removing the lid.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan add oil; saute onion, garlic, and parsley on a medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook until onions are translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Add onion mixture to the beans and cook uncovered 20-30 more minutes, or until beans have a thick consistency.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16.5g (6%) Protein 8.5g (17%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10.5mg (4%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16.5g 6%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10.5mg 4%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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