Classic Portuguese Beans Feijao A Portuguesa Recipe 5

PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP(SOPA DE FEIJAO)

Steps:

• 1. DRAIN AND RINSE THE BEANS.SET IT ASIDE
• 2. PLACE the beans in a 4 quart stock pot with 6 cups of water. Cover and bring it to a boil. REDUCE the heat to medium- low and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are very tender.(easy mashed with a fork).
• 3. STACK THE KALE LEAVES, a few at a time, on top of one another. Roll lengthwise and slice crosswise into 1/2- inch wide strips,-like chiffonnade but wider. CUT the strips again ,crosswise , into shorter lengths,(about 2- inches.)set it aside.
• 4. REMOVE about half of the beans from the stockpot and some of the cooking liquid . USE a food mill,colander,or sieve set over the bowl to process the beans; ONLY bean skins should remain . DISCARD the skins and return the pureed beans to the stockpot with garlic, bay leave ,and olive oil.
• 5. RETURN the soup to a boil.ADD the kale ,parsley ,salt and pepper. RE-COVER Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.UNTIL the kale is tender,but not mushy . THIS SOUP can be serve simply with crusty country bread and olives and nice glass of white wine.Or Portuguese vinho de port.
• 6. TIP (FOR best quality, don't use a hand - held blender to puree soup beans.Because little pieces skin will not fell good stuck in your mouth.
• 7. YOU CAN use white kidney beans My mom and grams use white if they had it ,IF not it was the color of the day bean..SHE also would ADD chuck of portuguese sausages.CHOURICO,OR linguanca. ENJOY IT EVERYONE.NOW in time my little diva cook will be doing this recipe.Passing down recipes and making new memories with the grandchildren 5 genarations later

PORTUGUESE BEAN STEW (FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA)

Steps:

• Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 hours.
• Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
• Cook onion in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 7-9 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring until it becomes golden.
• Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon).
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; about 1 1/2 hours.
• Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.

PORTUGUESE BEANS/FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
• Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
• Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
• Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.

PORTUGUESE BEANS/FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA

Steps:

• 1. Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
• 2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• 3. Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• 4. Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
• 5. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
• 6. Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.

PORTUGUESE BEAN STEW (FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA)

Steps:

• Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches 8 hours.
• Cook bacon in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Spoon off (and discard) all but about 3 tablespoons fat in pot. Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to turn golden.
• Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon). Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Older beans will take longer to cook and require more water during cooking.) Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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.

CLASSIC PORTUGUESE BEANS - {FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA} RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Wash and sort beans. Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour off all but 2 or 3 tablespoons of bacon fat, add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chorizo, red pepper flakes and paprika. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings. Each of 8 servings: 424 calories; 917 mg sodium; 55 mg cholesterol; 27 grams fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 23 grams protein; 2.28 grams fiber.