14 feijoada recipes for a fancy Sunday lunch

Few dishes are? So Brazilian? like a good feijoada! In winter, it is very consumed especially in the Southeast of the country and Rio de Janeiro. It is basically a black bean stew with various types of meat.

More than a tasty dish, feijoada is a true tradition, very popular when it comes to gathering family and friends at delicious weekend lunches and even some parties during the colder months of the year.

Usually served with white rice, crumbs, braised cabbage and oranges, feijoada tends to please most people, especially those who love meat.


But who does not eat or appreciate so much varieties of meat need not? Stay out ?: With all Brazilian originality, were many variations of the traditional recipe created? Nowadays it is possible to prepare vegan feijoada, light feijoada, chicken feijoada and even seafood! Doubt? Get inspired by the recipes below and gather all your family and friends to enjoy this delicious and complete dish!

1. Complete Feijoada

It is a very complete feijoada, with everything that commands the tradition, namely: feijoada, rice, pepper sauce, farofa, kale and banana breaded. For a more than complete family lunch! Check out the full recipe here.

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2. Simplified Feijoada

Is it a simpler version of feijoada that doesn't take so long to get ready? Good choice for when you want to eat feijoada midweek! Check out the full recipe.

3. Basic Feijoada

A recipe that yields 10 servings. You will use black beans, salted pork ribs, beef jerky, paio, smoked pepperoni sausage, bacon, pork feet, onion, garlic, bay leaves and canola oil. Check out the full recipe here.

4. Neat bean stew

This recipe serves about 12 people and is sure to please the whole family, because it is very complete. The tip, of course, is to serve with a delicious kale, along with crumbs and orange slices. Check out the full recipe.


5. Carioca Feijoada

Like most feijoada recipes, this one is not difficult and only requires the preparation to start well before. You can use beef jerky, pepperoni sausage, bacon, ribs and whatever you want! Learn in detail at this link.

6. Feijoada with foxtail and pork tail

The income is for 12 people and you will use palis, pepperoni, bacon, pork tenderloin, pork ribs, pork tail, pork legs, black beans, salt, bay leaves, green-scented garlic and onions. Check out the recipe here.

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7. Feijoada with thick broth

With the very thick broth, the tip is to serve this feijoada also with a sauce of bean, pepper, tomato and lemon broth. To accompany, white rice, farofa, orange and braised cabbage with garlic and pepper. Check out the full recipe.

8. Light feijoada with vegetables

Can a feijoada be lighter? Yes! The secret is in the choice of ingredients and side dishes. You can choose lean meats in addition to brown rice. You can also add vegetables to beans such as carrots, cabbage, chayote and pumpkin. See the details of the preparation of this version.

9. Light Carioca Feijoada

Is it made with noble meat and no apparent fat? No feet, ears and other parts of the animal. You will basically use fresh beef brisket, beef jerky, shank and bacon. The income is for 10 to 12 people. Check out the full recipe.

10. Feijoada with carioca beans

One way to vary the traditional feijoada (always made with black beans). In addition to carioca beans, you will use kit feijoada, pepperoni sausage, bacon, bay leaf, onion and garlic. Check out the full recipe here.

11. Seafood feijoada

Here the traditional dish of Brazilian cuisine gets a different twist. This feijoada is made with white beans and seafood, which makes the recipe lighter and of course very tasty. Check out the full recipe.

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12. Shrimp feijoada with white beans

Another very alternative version of this popular recipe. Made with white beans, is simple to make, is super creamy and has an incredible flavor. It can be served with white rice or even alone! Learn the recipe.

13. Vegan Feijoada

Check out a complete tutorial on how to prepare and serve a delicious vegan feijoada for all family and / or friends. It's worth checking out the full recipe!

14. White Chicken Feijoada

An adaptation to vary the classic feijoada.You will use onion, garlic, oil, white beans, chicken stock, chicken drumsticks, thin sausage, chicken breast, chicken sausage, cumin, black pepper, bay leaf, salt and parsley. Check out the full recipe.

Preparing a good feijoada is not as difficult as it sounds, however, requires patience! But it is certainly worth it, after all, it is a dish that, besides delicious, is synonymous with unity and joy. So pick your favorite recipe and bring family and friends together for this delicious meal!

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