Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew)
Feijoada Nordestino is a hearty black bean stew enriched with smoky ham and sliced calabresa sausage, with garlic, onion, cumin, bay leaf, and pepper giving it a warmly spiced flavor. Serve it with white rice, finely ribboned collard greens, buttery cassava flour, orange wedges, and cilantro for a substantial Brazilian-style meal, especially suited to a relaxed family lunch or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 59
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine beans, onion, ham, calabresa, garlic, salt, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaf in a pressure cooker; cover with water to the fill line.
- 2
Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cook at high pressure until the regulator rocks gently, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the pressure to low. Cook, adding water halfway through if needed, until the beans are tender and the water is reduced to your liking, about 1 hour.
- 3
Turn off the heat. Let the pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let the feijoada cool until ready to serve.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the remaining garlic and collard greens until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Place cassava flour in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in butter.
- 6
Serve the feijoada with the collard greens and garlic, toasted cassava flour, rice, orange wedges, and cilantro.
- Calories 784.9 kcal High 39%
- Protein 21.69 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 159.71 g 58%
- Total Fat 7.41 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.15 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.45 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 453.05 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 7.94 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 9.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 180.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.74 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 487.59 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 42.21 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 50.94 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew) is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cassava Flour. Each serving provides about 784.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew)?
- It is a Brazilian stew recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, Cassava Flour, Collard Greens. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew)?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 784.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew) healthy?
- Northeastern Brazil Feijoada (Black Bean and Smoked Meat Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 784.9 calories and 21.69 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 453.05 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.15 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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