Crock-Pot Take on Feijoada (Black Bean Stew)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 5
Slow cooked and savory Crock-Pot Take on Feijoada (Black Bean Stew)
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-7 hrs

Ready In

6-7 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 bags dried black beans
2 onions
1 container chicken broth
1 minced garlic clove
3 bay leaves
4 linguica sausage
2 smoked ham hocks
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
water , to cover
4 cups rice
hot sauce ( optional )
water , to cover

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
473
Sugar
1g
Fat
19g
Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian dish that has African and Portuguese influences. The stew is made with black beans and various cuts of pork. With its popularity spreading across the world, this Crock-Pot version takes inspiration from the classic Feijoada recipe and adds its own twist to it. The black beans in this dish stew slow-cooked, producing a hearty and delicious flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. The dish is flavored with linguica sausage and smoked ham hocks which give it a rich, savory taste, making it a comfort food for many. Today's recipe makes a generous amount so you can share this take on Feijoada and enjoy it with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Sort through the dried black beans and rinse in a colander.
2.In a 6-quart Crock-Pot, add the sorted and rinsed beans, onions, chicken broth, minced garlic, bay leaves, linguica sausage (sliced), smoked ham hocks, salt and enough water to cover the ingredients. Stir everything together.
3.Cover and cook on high heat for 6-7 hours or until beans are tender.
4.Cook rice according to package instructions.
5.Remove the bay leaves and ham hocks from the Crock-Pot and discard. Remove the sausage and cut into bite-sized pieces then return back to the Crock-Pot.
6.Serve hot with rice and optional hot sauce.

PROS

This easy-to-prepare stew can be slow cooked in a Crock-Pot, making it a convenient meal, especially on those busy weeknights.

The dish contains high-quality proteins from beans, sausage and ham hocks and the rice in the recipe provides healthy carbohydrates for energy.

CONS

Like many stews, this dish may contain high levels of sodium.
Individuals with health issues like hypertension should consume with caution.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Crock-Pot Take on Feijoada (Black Bean Stew) is rich in proteins from the beans and meats, which makes it a balanced meal on its own. Black beans used in the recipe are high in antioxidants and fiber which support gut health and lower risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. Vitamin B6 present in these beans aids in brain function and overall health. Furthermore, the iron content in these beans is important for energy production.

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