brazilian black bean stew with farofa
👨🍳 Chefy Tip: Finish with a splash of the cooking liquid if it looks dry — farofa needs a bit of moisture to toast properly. Never add liquid to farofa while it's in the pan.
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In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add black beans, smoked paprika, salt, bay leaf, and vegetable broth.
Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in lime juice before serving.
For farofa, heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add cassava flour and salt, stirring continuously until golden brown.
Serve black bean stew with farofa on the side.
Black beans have been a staple in Latin American diets for thousands of years, valued for their high protein and fiber content. Cassava flour, used in farofa, is a naturally gluten-free alternative that provides resistant starch, beneficial for gut health.