Side Dish

Tutu de Feijão

Name: Tutu de Feijão
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cup black bean cooked and mashed; 100 g bacon diced; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 0.5 cup manioc flour; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

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

Gluten-free

Mise en place

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

30%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover Tutu de Feijão in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if it becomes too thick.