Sleepover Pajama Party Movie Night and Portuguese Dinner Feast! | NIK + MATT 55

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika + ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

codfish

🥗Healthier: pollock

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Pollock is a leaner fish option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried beans.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are leaner and more economical.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked black beans.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the pork shoulder and chorizo; cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Add bay leaves and soaked beans; cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until beans are tender and meat is cooked through.

In a separate pot, boil chopped potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped cabbage until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Prepare Bacalhau à Brás by shredding codfish and mixing with sautéed onions, potatoes, and scrambled eggs.

Serve the feijoada with rice, topped with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

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