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Brazilian Feijoada Light with Fresh Kale and Grilled Sausage

Name: Brazilian Feijoada Light with Fresh Kale and Grilled Sausage
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb black beans, soaked overnight; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 6 chicken sausages; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Experience the rich flavors of a traditional Brazilian Feijoada with a lighter touch, complemented by fresh kale and grilled chicken sausage.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 2, 2026

Brazilian Feijoada Light with Fresh Kale and Grilled Sausage — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Feijoada

For the Grilled Sausage

For the Kale

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 345 kcal
Protein: 22.8 g
Carbs: 26.3 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 6.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2069 kcal
Protein: 137 g
Carbs: 158 g
Fat: 105 g
Fiber: 38 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb black beans, soaked overnight	624	42	112	2	28
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 onion, chopped	44	1	10	0	2
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	1	3	0	0
1 bell pepper, diced	24	1	6	0	2
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped	32	2	7	0	2
6 chicken sausages	900	84	6	60	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped	72	6	14	1	4
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Beans

1
Drain and Rinse Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked black beans.
2
Cook Beans with Bay Leaf
Place them in a large pot with 4 cups of water and a bay leaf.
3
Simmer Beans
Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour.

Preparing the Sausage and Vegetables

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Tip: Ensure sausages are cooked through to avoid health risks.
2
Sauté Vegetables
Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent.
Tip: Use smoked sausage for a more authentic flavor.
3
Add Tomatoes
Stir in chopped tomatoes and continue to cook until vegetables are tender.

How to Make Brazilian Feijoada Light with Fresh Kale and Grilled Sausage

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmer Feijoada
Combine the cooked beans with the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 30 minutes to marry the flavors.
2
Grill Sausages
Grill the chicken sausages over medium-high heat until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
3
Sauté Kale
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté kale with salt and pepper until wilted.