Feijao congo de Cabo Verde 🥘

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner than pork, offering a healthier option.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

Soak the feijão cungo overnight.

Cook the soaked feijão until tender.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and add chopped onions.

Add 5 cloves of garlic and sauté.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and mix with the meat.

Season with salt and a bit of cumin, and add a splash of lemon juice.

Pour in a cup of water to prevent sticking and simmer until cooked.

Add chopped lombardo to the pot.

Add the washed feijão to the pot.

Add sweet potato and adjust water as necessary.

Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Prepare white rice to serve with the feijão.

Cover the pot and let the feijão cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Check the consistency of the feijão and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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