Farofa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Bean Sauce (Pimentões Recheados com Farofa e Molho de Feijão Preto)
Pimentões recheados com farofa e molho de feijão preto, or farofa stuffed bell peppers with black bean sauce, is a delicious and hearty dish from Brazilian cuisine. The combination of savory bell peppers, flavorful farofa, and rich black bean sauce makes for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup farofa
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with farofa and place them in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the cooked black beans to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the black bean mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the black bean sauce over the stuffed bell peppers in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers with a drizzle of black bean sauce and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Baking dish Saucepan Blender Foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spatula Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the pimentões recheados com farofa e molho de feijão preto with a side of white rice and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a smoky flavor, you can add a dash of liquid smoke to the black bean sauce.
Cost
$10