Rice with beans – Arroz de Feijão

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion(s), diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 slice(s) ham, raw
• 100 g minced beef or alternatively chorizo
• 100 ml white wine
• 1 tsp paprika powder, sweet or hot to taste
• 1 small can of tomatoes, pureed
• 250 g risotto rice or wild rice
• 1 can beans, black or kidney beans
• Parsley to taste
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 40 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

A versatile stew from Portugal. Popular in Angola, Mozambique, and Brazil.

In a large pot, sauté diced onion in olive oil for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and bay leaves. Add ham and minced meat or chorizo, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Deglaze with wine and allow to thicken. Add peppers and tomatoes. Add rice and 700 ml of hot water to the pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Finally, add the beans. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.