Feijoada de Choco – Portuguese Cuttlefish Beans Stew

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than black beans.

choco

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: squid

Calamari is a leaner option while squid is often more affordable.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and green bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced choco and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in smoked paprika and stir to combine.

Add soaked black beans, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the beans.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beans are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley and citrus slices.

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