Easy Feijoada Recipe
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Easy Feijoada Recipe
Description
Easy Feijoada Recipe blends cooked basmati rice with a savory stew of black beans, bacon, and smoked pork or beef sausage. The bacon and sausage are browned to release flavor and create some crispness, then combined with undrained black beans and chicken broth to build the base. Seasonings include garlic powder, bay leaves, oregano, and salt, which create a warm, fragrant broth. The stew simmers on low heat until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
The resulting dish offers a hearty mix of textures from the firm rice, creamy beans, and crisp, flavorful meats. The smoky and salty notes from the bacon and sausage complement the earthy beans, while the herbs and garlic add depth. The method is straightforward but yields a complex-tasting meal.
Serving the Feijoada hot atop basmati rice completes the dish, giving a comforting balance and making it a filling main course suitable for lunch or dinner. It can be accompanied by simple side dishes or fresh vegetables if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 Bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces, strips
- ½ pound smoked pork or beef sausage sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 15 oz black beans do not drain
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice however desired.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat.
- Add the bacon and sausage and sauté until brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the can of black beans and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, bay leaves, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until desired thickness.
- Serve hot over rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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