Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa) Recipe

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Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)
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Directions:

  1. Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 hours.
  2. Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp.
  3. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  4. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  5. Cook onion in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 7-9 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and cook, stirring until it becomes golden.
  7. Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon).
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; about 1 1/2 hours.
  9. Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 741.69 Kcal (3105 kJ)
Calories from fat 388.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.15g 66%
Cholesterol 46.66mg 16%
Sodium 967.27mg 40%
Potassium 1394.93mg 30%
Total Carbs 52.46g 17%
Sugars 5.48g 22%
Dietary Fiber 19.26g 77%
Protein 41.81g 84%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 171.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.68 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.87g 66%
Cholesterol 10.67mg 16%
Sodium 221.28mg 40%
Potassium 319.12mg 30%
Total Carbs 12g 17%
Sugars 1.25g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.41g 77%
Protein 9.56g 84%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 31%
Calcium 39.2mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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