Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Feijoada, a black bean stew, is one of the most famous Brazilian dishes. It often contains pork but this is the traditional recipe with a twist, and it certainly needs no animal products to be satisfying and delicious. Some recipes require you to soak dried beans and slow-cook them forever to get the flavour, but this one is quick and simple, and we’re sure you will love it! Serve it with rice for a filling dish you’ll find yourself cooking again and again.

Recipe serves: 2

Prep time: 4 minutes

Cooking time: 16 minutes

Method

1. Fry the onion in the oil for 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and spices, and then the vegetables, turning them to coat them.
2. Add the stock and the bay leaf, then the beans. Bring to the boil.
3. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender, adding a little more water if it starts to dry out
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the orange zest and remove the bay leaf before serving. It’s even better the next day!

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