Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Light Feijoada
Make a delicious Brazilian feijoada with less fat. A simple, traditional recipe using lean cuts and the authentic flavor you love.
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Ingredients
150g black beans
100g frozen pork loin
150g salted pork loin
100g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro and parsley (cheiro verde), chopped, to taste
1 tablespoon light unsalted margarine
100g frozen pork loin
150g salted pork loin
100g lean dried beef (carne seca)
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro and parsley (cheiro verde), chopped, to taste
1 tablespoon light unsalted margarine
Where to find ingredients
Black beans, pork loin, and dried beef (carne seca) can be found in most large supermarkets or Latin/Brazilian food stores. Bay leaves, onions, and garlic are standard grocery items. Fresh cilantro and parsley (often sold together as 'cheiro verde' in Brazilian markets) are available at most supermarkets and farmer's markets. Light margarine is a common supermarket item.
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 fresh water and discard the water
- Repeat the process of boiling and discarding water until the meats are less salty
- Boil the meats again in fresh water. If the water becomes greasy, freeze or refrigerate it; skim off the solidified fat from the surface 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 minced garlic and sauté for another minute
- Stir the chopped cilantro and parsley into the sauté
- Add this sauté mixture to the pot with the beans
- Check the salt and adjust if necessary
- Serve the feijoada hot
Observations
Feijoada is one of the most iconic dishes in Brazilian cuisine, a rich and flavorful stew of black beans with various meats. This "light" version adapts the traditional recipe to be healthier, using lean meat cuts and techniques that reduce fat content without compromising its signature taste.
It's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, perfect for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
It's a great option for those who want to enjoy this Brazilian classic in a healthier way, perfect for a weekend lunch or a comforting meal. The preparation involves desalting the meats and cooking everything together until it reaches the perfect consistency.
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