Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew
Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew is hearty and rich, with tender black beans steeped in the smoky depth of ham hocks, bacon, and diced ham. Aromatic garlic, onions, and fresh herbs brighten each bite, creating a balanced, comforting bowl. It’s perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner or a festive gathering with family and friends.
- Prep8 hrs 30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, the green onions, and the garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the soaked beans and enough water to cover them by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
- 4
While the beans cook, put the ham hocks in a smaller pot with 1/4 cup chopped onion.
- 5
Cover with water and simmer until the meat pulls off the bone easily, about 1 hour.
- 6
Drain and add to the beans. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Put the ham, bacon, and the remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake until the mixture is crispy, 15 minutes.
- 8
Drain the bacon and ham mixture and add it to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes more.
- 9
Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.
- Calories 247.93 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 18.96 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 14.43 g 5%
- Total Fat 12.13 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.52 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 868.72 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 94.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 24.36 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 11 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Ham, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Black Beans. Each serving provides about 247.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Ham, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Black Beans, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew?
- About 11 hrs in total: 8 hrs 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew healthy?
- Brazilian Feijoada: Black Bean and Smoked Pork Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 247.93 calories and 18.96 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 868.72 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.52 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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