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Brazilian Black Beans (Feijão)

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DinnerBrazilian⏱ 120 minServes 6EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

…and 3 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Put the beans, water and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to the boil, then simmer partly covered for 1–1½ hours until very tender.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion until golden, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Stir a ladle of beans into the pan, mash them roughly, then tip everything back into the pot.
  4. Add the salt and simmer for 15 minutes more until thick and creamy. Serve with rice.

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