Tutu de Feijão
Tutu de Feijão is a traditional Brazilian dish made from mashed black beans, often enriched with bacon or sausage. It's typically served as a hearty side dish, especially alongside rice and collard greens. This recipe offers a comforting and flavorful experience.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 358 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 cupblack bean, cooked and mashed
- 100 gbacon, diced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 cupmanioc flour
- 0.5 cupvegetable broth
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbspolive oil(optional)
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
slotted spoon · large skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Render the bacon slowly to get maximum flavor and crispiness.
- 2
Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat in the pan. If there is not enough bacon fat, add olive oil.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the mashed black beans to the pan, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the beans are well mashed for a smooth consistency.
- 6
Gradually sprinkle in the manioc flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens to a paste-like consistency.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Adding the flour slowly helps achieve a smooth texture.
- 7
Pour in the vegetable broth and mix thoroughly. Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tutu is thick and creamy.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of broth to reach your desired consistency.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
- 9
Transfer the Tutu de Feijão to a serving dish. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve warm as a side dish.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 358.4kcal
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 39.9g
- Fat
- 14.5g
- Fibre
- 8g
- Sugar
- 2.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Tutu de Feijão in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if it becomes too thick.
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