Brazilian Black Beans With Bacon-Tutu Mineira

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Brazilian Black Beans With Bacon-Tutu Mineira Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup parsley
1 bay leaf
4 cups black beans
1/2 - 1 cup bean cooking liquid ( reserved from cooking the beans )
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
3 -4 tablespoons flour
salt
2 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
410
Sugar
1g
Fat
16g
Brazilian Black Beans With Bacon-Tutu Mineira is a classic Brazilian dish that originated in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. This comforting recipe is packed with protein and nutrients and is loved by many Brazilians. The dish is rich in flavor, easy to make with accessible ingredients making it a perfect meal for busy families.

Instructions

1.Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, remove and crumble.
2.Add onion, garlic, and parsley to the skillet, cook until the onion is tender.
3.Add the bay leaf and beans, stir in between for approx 5-10 min.
4.Add hot sauce and some reserved bean cooking liquid if needed to make a slightly thin sauce.
5.Take flour and add it to the same skillet just enough to thicken the sauce.
6.Stir in eggs and let the mixture cook for 2-3 min more until the eggs are cooked.
7.Serve hot with cooked bacon and rice.

PROS

This protein-packed Brazilian Black Beans With Bacon-Tutu Mineira recipe is full of flavor and nutrition.
It can be cooked quickly and is a great choice for a complete meal on busy days.

CONS

Beans have compounds that cause flatulence.
However, proper soaking and cooking can reduce this problem.
This dish is also high in sodium, thus people with high blood pressure should avoid its over-consumption.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black beans are great for bone health as it contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, while the antioxidants present in it help boost the immune system and combat inflammation. Eating black beans can also aid in weight loss and lower the risk of several chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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