Brazil-adjacent beans
i really can't call this feijoada, but let's say that's this dish's grandma.
1 can black beans
1/4 onion (frozen works well! and easy)
4 garlic cloves (i use minced garlic)
1 tsp paprika
pinch of chili or smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
250 ml passata
250 ml water
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
fry onion, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, paprika and chili/smoked paprika.
when the onions are starting to be cooked, add the passata and let reduce for a few minutes on low heat.
add the beans, water, and salt and simmer 40 minutes, stirring frequently.
when it's nearly done, smash the beans just a little to make it creamy, and serve with rice.
admittedly i used a cheeky can of kidney beans because that's what i had, but black beans are better if you can.












