Azorestylefeijosbeans Recipes

SHEET-PAN KIELBASA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and the salt. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place potatoes skin sides down in single layer on pan. Roast 18 to 22 minutes or until very tender when pierced with knife. Remove from oven; stir.
• Add sausage to potatoes, and move to one side of pan, making room for vegetables.
• In same large bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter and the onions. Add kale; toss to coat. Arrange in single layer in pan next to potatoes and sausage. Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until kale is tender and potatoes are browned and fork-tender. Stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, make Dressing. In small bowl, mix mustard, vinegar, sugar and pepper with whisk. Gradually add oil, beating constantly until well blended. Drizzle over sheet pan.

FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion. Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir to coat in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed tomato, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add water until beans are barely covered.
• Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook gently over medium-low heat until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.

AZORE-STYLE FEIJOS (BEANS)

Steps:

• *NOTE: Can also substitute sausage for the bacon or ham hock. Portuguese linguica, Spanish chorizo or Louisiana andouille, vegetarian "soyrizo", etc. are suggestions. My preference being bacon as I don't care for sausage or ham hock.
• For additional flavor, I usually dry roast the spices in a castiron skillet.
• Soak the beans overnight. Cook the bacon or ham hock and drain on paper towel. Next saute the onion and garlic. Once cooled, break up the bacon into little pieces.
• In large Dutch oven or in crock pot, combine all the ingredients, including the water, excluding the salt. If using a Dutch oven, simmer the beans on medium-low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are soft.
• If using a crock pot simmer on low 8 hours or until beans are soft. Salt the beans once cooked.
• Adjust seasoning before serving. Now season with salt.
• Remove whole cloves, cinnamon stick and whole allspice.
• Great with freshly baked, crusty bread. Tastes even better if prepared one day ahead then warmed.