Azore Style Feijos Beans Recipe

Name: Azore Style Feijos Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound Dried Pink Beans; 8 cups Water; 2 pounds Bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 medium Yellow Onions, chopped; 3 Garlic Cloves, minced; 1 (3 inch) Cinnamon Stick; 1 tablespoon Cumin Powder; 1 tablespoon Coriander Seed; 1 teaspoon Whole Cloves; 1 teaspoon Whole Allspice; 3 Bay Leaves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced Tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon Salt and 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (plus more to taste); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro (optional); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional); pinch Saffron (optional); 4 cups Vegetable Broth; fresh chopped Parsley (optional)

Transport your taste buds to the Portuguese Azores with this authentic Feijoada recipe, passed down through generations! This hearty bean soup, brimming with savory spices, evokes the romance of the spice trade. While traditionally made with pink beans (which we highly recommend!), you can easily adapt this recipe to your preferred bean variety. Prepare to be enchanted by the irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen as this flavorful vegetarian masterpiece simmers to perfection.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 100 mins

Calories 420.5 kcal

Protein 47g

Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Azore Style Feijos Beans

1 pound Dried Pink Beans
8 cups Water
2 pounds Bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium Yellow Onions, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 (3 inch) Cinnamon Stick
1 tablespoon Cumin Powder
1 tablespoon Coriander Seed
1 teaspoon Whole Cloves
1 teaspoon Whole Allspice
3 Bay Leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon Salt and 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (plus more to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
pinch Saffron (optional)
4 cups Vegetable Broth
fresh chopped Parsley (optional)

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Azore Style Feijos Beans? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Azore Style Feijos Beans

Rinse 1 pound of your chosen dried beans (pink beans recommended!) thoroughly under cold water.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beans with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are tender but not mushy. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
While the beans simmer, prepare the sofrito: In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and saute until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 1 red bell pepper, chopped. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), and a pinch of saffron (optional). Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Stir the sofrito into the simmering beans. Add 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans are perfectly tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

Carbs

24g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Soups Stews Beans Easy European Fall Winter Portuguese Dietary Seasonal 4 Hours Or Less