Beans with Farofa
Bring the vibrant flavors of Brazil to your table with this comforting and hearty dish: Beans with Farofa. Tender black beans are slowly simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of bay leaf, resulting in a rich, soul-warming stew. Accompanying the beans is farofa, a classic Brazilian side made by toasting cassava flour with crispy bacon, buttery richness, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This delightful pairing is a perfect harmony of creamy and crunchy textures, with savory, smoky undertones that are utterly irresistible. Whether you're diving into Brazilian cuisine for the first time or looking to recreate a beloved favorite, this dish is fulfilling enough for a meal yet versatile enough to complement other traditional dishes. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is an easy and flavorful introduction to the delicious world of Brazilian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams dried black beans
- 1500 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 grams cassava flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 100 grams bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the dried black beans under cold water, removing any debris.
In a large pot, add the beans and cover them with the 1500 milliliters of water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 6 hours to soften.
After soaking, drain and rinse the beans. Refill the pot with fresh water and bring the beans to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let them simmer for about 45 minutes or until the beans are tender.
In a separate large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the pot with the beans. Also, add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate.
Let the beans continue to cook on low heat for another 15-20 minutes ensuring all flavors meld together. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
While the beans are simmering, prepare the farofa. In a separate pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the diced bacon and cook until it is crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Gradually add the cassava flour to the pan with bacon, stirring constantly to toast the flour evenly for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Season the farofa with salt and pepper to taste and stir in chopped parsley.
To serve, plate the cooked beans alongside a generous portion of the farofa, allowing them to be mixed together or eaten separately based on preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 5077 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.2 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.1 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2448 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
