Portuguese Beans/Feijao a Portuguesa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried navy beans, small california white or 1 lb great northern bean, washed and sorted
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 lb portuguese chourice sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tbsp sweet paprika
salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.77 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.59g	19%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	6%
Sodium	194.09mg	8%
Potassium	815.48mg	17%
Total Carbs	38.07g	13%
Sugars	3.55g	14%
Dietary Fiber	14.45g	58%
Protein	16.67g	33%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	94.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	295.7 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.5g	19%
Cholesterol	17.08mg	6%
Sodium	177.26mg	8%
Potassium	744.77mg	17%
Total Carbs	34.77g	13%
Sugars	3.24g	14%
Dietary Fiber	13.19g	58%
Protein	15.23g	33%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	17%
Calcium	86.2mg	9%

* 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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