Authentic Feijoada Recipe: Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 cups chopped onion, divided
• 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 8 ounces diced ham
• 0.5 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
• 2 bay leaves, crushed
• 0.13 teaspoon ground coriander
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, green onions, and garlic and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Pour in soaked beans and add enough water to cover the beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
4. While the beans are cooking, place ham hocks in a smaller pot with 1/4 cup chopped onion.
5. Cover with water and simmer until the meat is easily pulled off the bone, approximately 1 hour.
6. Drain the ham hocks and add them to the beans. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
7. Place the ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake until the mixture is crispy, about 15 minutes.
8. Drain the bacon and ham mixture and add it to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
9. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 381 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 450 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 52 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g