Feijão com Arroz

Name: Feijão com Arroz
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 lb smoked pork sausage, sliced; 2 cans canned black beans, undrained; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt

A staple Brazilian dish featuring fragrant garlic white rice paired with rich black beans simmered with smoked sausage.

50 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
4 cups water
2 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 lb smoked pork sausage, sliced
2 cans canned black beans, undrained
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat half of 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then saute half of 6 minced garlic cloves until fragrant.
2

Add 2 cups rinsed long grain white rice and half of 1 tsp salt, stirring for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
3

Pour in 4 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until absorbed.
4

In a separate pot, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and cook 1/2 lb sliced smoked pork sausage until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 F.
5

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and remaining 6 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sauteing until onion turns translucent.
6

Stir in 2 cans undrained canned black beans and 2 bay leaves, simmering for 15 minutes until thickened, then serve over cooked rice.

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Questions

How long does Feijão com Arroz take?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Pour in 4 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until absorbed."

What internal temperature should Feijão com Arroz reach?

For Feijão com Arroz, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Feijão com Arroz?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Feijão com Arroz uses 2 cans canned black beans, undrained.

Is Feijão com Arroz gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Feijão com Arroz is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage.

How many calories are in Feijão com Arroz?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 20 g protein, 70 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Farofa side
Chayote Salad salad
Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink

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