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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾64gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Black Bean and Rice

How to order / say it
Say it Feijão com Arroz — [fay-ZHOWNG kohn ah-HROZ]
Order I'd like some feijão com arroz, please.
Locally Eu gostaria de feijão com arroz, por favor.
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A classic combination of black beans and rice.

Why try it?

At the heart of Brazilian cuisine, feijão com arroz is a staple dish that provides a simple yet hearty representation of Rio's everyday dining culture. It underscores the importance of beans in the Brazilian diet.

How it tastes

With its nutty, fluffy rice and flavorful, tender beans, this dish offers comfort and balance. It typically has a hint of garlic and onion, creating aromatic notes that make it an essential component of meals.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Feijão com arroz has been a Brazilian culinary cornerstone since the colonial era, drawing influences from African and Portuguese traditions. Its consistency and adaptability have made it an enduring favorite in homes across Rio for centuries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 200 g black beans
  • 🌾 200 g white rice
  • 🧄 1 piece onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Cook black beans in water until tender.
  2. 2 In a separate pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil, add rice, and water.
  3. 3 Season both beans and rice with salt, cooking until water is absorbed.
  4. 4 Combine rice with beans and serve hot.

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