Description
Discover the savory delight of Brazilian Black Bean Stew with a crispy cassava crumble, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup cassava flour
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Incorporate the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Introduce the soaked black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let it cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
- If the stew thickens too much, add more broth or water as needed.
- Once the beans are cooked, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, toast the cassava flour over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a light golden hue and emits a nutty fragrance.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Ladle the warm black bean stew into bowls, garnishing each serving with fresh cilantro and a generous sprinkle of the crispy cassava crumble on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, blend a portion of the stew before serving.
- For a non-vegetarian twist, consider adding cooked sausage or bacon.
- For extra heat, toss in diced jalapeños or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brazilian Black Bean Stew, Toasted Cassava Flour, Vegan Stew, Black Bean Recipe