Portuguese Bean Stew Recipe

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds aromatic flavor and is often more accessible.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a milder flavor without added cost.

Cook pork belly and other meats in a pressure cooker with water for 1 hour.

Prepare the ingredients: canned beans, smoked ham, chorizo, olive oil, carrots, onion, bay leaf, garlic, tomato paste, and turnip greens.

Start with olive oil, garlic, onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.

Add chorizo to the pot and cook until browned.

Add the pork belly and other meats to the pot.

Stir in the canned beans, tomato paste, and turnip greens.

Simmer the mixture until heated through and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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