Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Light Feijoada
Prepare a delicious Brazilian feijoada with less fat. Simple and traditional recipe with lean meat cuts and the authentic flavor you love.
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Ingredients
150 g black beans
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Fresh green herbs, chopped, to taste
1 tablespoon salt-free light margarine
100 g frozen pork loin
150 g salted pork loin
100 g lean dried beef
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Fresh green herbs, chopped, to taste
1 tablespoon salt-free light margarine
Where to find ingredients
Look for black beans, pork loin, dried beef, bay leaves, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs in the produce and meat sections of your local supermarket. Light margarine can be found in the dairy or spreads aisle.
Preparation method
- Soak the black beans in water overnight
- The next day, soak the salted meats in water, changing the water several times
- Boil the salted meats in clean water and discard the water
- Repeat the process of boiling and discarding the water until the meats are less salty
- Boil the meats again in clean water
- If the water becomes greasy, place it in the freezer or refrigerator
- the solidified fat on the surface can be removed with a spoon
- Use this cooking water to cook the beans
- In a pot, cook the black beans with the desalted meats and bay leaves until the beans and meats are tender
- While the beans are cooking, prepare a sauté in a non-stick skillet with the light margarine
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute
- Add the chopped green herbs to the sauté
- Add this sauté to the pot of beans
- Check the salt and adjust if necessary
- Serve the feijoada hot
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most emblematic dishes of Brazilian cuisine, a rich and flavorful black bean stew with various meats. This 'light' version adapts the traditional recipe to be lighter, using lean meat cuts and fat-reducing techniques without compromising the characteristic flavor.
It's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until the perfect consistency is reached.
It's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, ideal for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until the perfect consistency is reached.
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