Rustic Brazilian Feijão Tropeiro with Bacon and Collards

Name: Rustic Brazilian Feijão Tropeiro with Bacon and Collards
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Dried pinto beans; Olive oil; Smoked bacon; Onion; Garlic; Collard greens; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Eggs; Salt; Parsley; Toasted manioc flour (farinha); Green onions

A hearty and flavorful Brazilian dish.

Feijão Tropeiro is a traditional Brazilian dish that combines tender beans with savory bacon, eggs, and collard greens for a rustic, satisfying meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Feijão Tropeiro

Dried pinto beans

2 cups, soaked overnight

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Smoked bacon

1 cup, diced

Onion

1, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

For the Collard Greens

Collard greens

1 bunch, stemmed and chopped

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Egg Mixture

Eggs

3 large

Salt

pinch

Parsley

2 tablespoons, chopped

For Garnishing

Toasted manioc flour (farinha)

1/4 cup

Green onions

1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation

Cooking the Beans

Drain and rinse beans

Drain the soaked beans and rinse them under cold water.

Boil beans

In a large pot, cover the beans with water and bring to a boil.

Simmer beans

Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and set aside.

Be careful not to overcook the beans; they should be tender yet firm. For added richness, cook the beans in chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.

Preparing the Collard Greens

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté greens

Add chopped collard greens and sauté until wilted.

Season greens

Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cooking Process

Sauté the Bacon and Aromatics

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced bacon until crispy. Add onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.

Combine Beans and Greens

Add the cooked beans and collard greens to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Add the Final Touch

Gently beat the eggs with salt and parsley, then slowly pour into the skillet, stirring continuously until the eggs are just set.

Plating & Serving