RCI-VG.004.1485.001

Vegetable Feijoada

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vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-freenut-free
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • dried red peppers or 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    2 whole
  • 1 tsp
  • dried leaf thyme or 1 tsp. ground thyme
    2 tsp
  • sweet potatoes
    peeled, sliced lengthwise into quarters and then into 1/4-inch thick slices
    2 medium
  • or 2 medium leeks (white parts only)
    rinsed and sliced lengthwise info 1/2-inch thick slices
    1 large
  • red bell pepper
    seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide slices
    1 unit
  • yellow bell pepper
    seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide slices
    1 unit
  • yellow onion
    peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices
    1 medium
  • Tbs. fresh-squeezed lime juice
    2 unit
  • tomato
    sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
    1 large
  • -oz cans black beans
    2 16 unit
  • Thin lime or orange slices
    and cilantro sprigs for garnish
    1 unit
  • 1 unit

Method

1
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the dried red peppers or crushed red pepper flakes, toasting them for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove and set aside.
2
In the same pot, combine cumin and thyme, toasting for 30 seconds to bloom the spices, then add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Add the sliced leek (or leave out if using sweet potato), red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the pot, stirring to combine and cooking for 3-4 minutes.
4
Stir in the sweet potato slices and tomato slices, distributing them evenly throughout the pot.
5
Pour both cans of black beans (including their liquid) into the pot and gently stir to combine all ingredients without breaking down the vegetables.
6
Return the reserved red peppers to the pot, then squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir gently.
7
Bring the feijoada to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender but still hold their shape and the flavors have melded.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then divide the vegetable feijoada into serving bowls.
9
Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro sprigs and thin lime or orange slices, and serve alongside cooked rice if desired.

What Makes This Variant Distinct

  • Original variant

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