EASY Brazilian Baiao de Dois Recipe - You'll Be OBSESSED!

panceta

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while smoked sausage adds flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Kidney beans are a similar texture and flavor, while canned beans save time.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar freshness, while dried herbs are more economical.

Soak the black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot with fresh water and bay leaves.

Boil the beans until tender, about 1-1.5 hours, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add diced bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the drained black beans and cooked rice, mixing well.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin, then stir to combine.

Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

In a separate pan, roast the panceta until crispy, about 15-20 minutes at 400°F.

Remove panceta from the oven and let cool slightly, then chop into pieces.

Serve the rice and beans topped with crispy panceta, garnished with cilantro and green onions.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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