Brazilian Black Bean Feijoada

Ingredients
2 tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 med onions -- chopped
2 tbl grated ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or more)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 can black beans (15 oz ea)
2 tbl ume plum vinegar
1 tsp Sea Salt
3 x Sweet red peppers* (opt.) roasted and peeled
  

Heat oil, saute onions until translucent. Add cent. Add remaining ingredients, saute for 2 minutes, and set aside. Prepare topping. and sea salt. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Partially mash beans for a thick bean sauce consistency.
* To roast peppers hold over a gas burner or put under the broiler, rotating the peppers until they are charred black. Place in a paper bag and seal. This will allow the peppers to sweat. Peel off the charred skin and run under cold water. Seed and slice the peppers into thin strips. Serve the Feijoada over rice or pasta. Garnish with red pepper strips.
Variations: This can be used as a bean dip with chips, or mashed for refried beans.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

 

 

 

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