JLP Recipes

Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Four servings as a main with a side too.

Time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 heaped tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 heaped teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 350g sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 200 ml vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 400g can black beans
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 orange, zest

Preparation

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.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the orange zest and remove the bay leaf before serving.