FEIJÃO TROPEIRO.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and offers similar nutrients.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and easier to find.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken sausage lowers fat content while still being flavorful.

Start by cooking the black beans until tender, about 1 hour.

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat pancetta until crispy.

Add chopped sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.

Crush garlic and add it to the skillet, cooking until golden brown.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.

Once the beans are cooked, drain them and mix with the sautéed mixture in the skillet.

Add chopped collard greens to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Gradually sprinkle in cornmeal, stirring to combine until the mixture thickens slightly.

Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add a chopped boiled egg and mix gently to avoid breaking it apart.

Chop biquinho peppers and add them for color and flavor.

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