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Nutritional Values

🔥780kcal
💪55gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑42gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Feijoada de Sao Filipe

How to order / say it
Say it Feijoada de São Filipe — [fay-zho-ah-da de sah-oo feh-lee-peh]
Order I'd like the Sao Filipe Bean Stew, please.
Locally Gostaria da Feijoada de São Filipe, por favor.
Say locally

A hearty stew of beans and meats.

Why try it?

A complete gem of Sao Filipe culinary culture, this dish offers a wholesome taste of history and communal tradition, often served during family gatherings and festivities.

How it tastes

Rich and savory, this stew melds tender beans with assorted meats in an aromatic sauce, creating layers of comforting earthiness and spice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Emerged in the late 19th century as a variation of the Portuguese feijoada, adapted using local beans and Cape Verdean seasonal ingredients, gaining popularity for ceremonial meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 250 g red beans
  • 🥩 200 g beef
  • 🥩 150 g pork
  • 🥩 100 g sausages
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 🥣 50 g tomato paste
  • 🧄 100 g onions

Method

  1. 1 Soak red beans overnight, then boil until tender.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and meats until browned.
  3. 3 Add tomato paste and bay leaves, simmer beans with meats until well combined.

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