FEIJOS FROM THE AZORES

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An Old World bean soup recipe given to me by my husband's cousin's grandparents who are from the Portuguese Azore Islands. You can follow the spice trade route with this recipe. Pity that pink beans are not used much in cooking- they are so delicious! This makes the house smell deliriously good! Can easily be prepared...

Provided by C G

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c pink beans, picked over and soaked overnight
water
3-4 sliced bacon or similar, crisply cooked
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander seed
5-6 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
2 bay leaves (fresh if possible!)
6 oz tomatoes, diced or pureed (canned tomato ok!)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. *NOTE: Can also substitute sausage for the bacon or ham hock. Portuguese linguica, Spanish chorizo or Louisiana andouille, vegetarian "soyrizo" (for a vegetarian version), etc. are suggestions. My preference being bacon as I don't care for sausage or ham hock. For additional flavor, I usually dry roast the spices in a cast iron skillet first.
  • 2. Soak the beans overnight. Cook the bacon and drain on paper towel. Next saute the onion and garlic. Once cooled, break up the bacon into little pieces.
  • 3. In large Dutch oven or in crock pot, combine all the ingredients, including the water, excluding the salt. If using a Dutch oven, simmer the beans on medium-low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are soft.
  • 4. If using a crock pot simmer on low 8 hours or until beans are soft. Salt the beans once cooked.
  • 5. Adjust seasoning before serving. Now season with salt. Remove whole cloves, cinnamon stick and whole allspice. Great with freshly baked, crusty bread. Tastes even better if prepared one day ahead then warmed.

Sandra Satterly
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Angela Jackson
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yashfa Ashiq
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The feijoas were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Mobile Care
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These feijoas were the perfect addition to my brunch menu. They were sweet, savory, and absolutely delicious.


As Bangla Pro
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler feijoa recipes in the future.


gur kirat
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook feijoas, and this recipe was a great find. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mohammed Shahed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my feijoas turned out amazing! They were the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.


scar
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These feijoas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.


Mayra Velasquez
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I'm not a huge fan of feijoas, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The bacon and onions really helped to balance out the sweetness of the fruit.


Wadero Ahsan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover feijoas. I had a bunch that were about to go bad, and this dish saved them!


Ahmad Dawod
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I had some trouble finding feijoas at my local grocery store, but I'm so glad I persevered. They were worth the effort.


Autumn Manuella
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These feijoas were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Andrew Chirova
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the feijoas pairs perfectly with the savory bacon and onions.


Sita Timalsina
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This recipe was easy to follow and the feijoas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Jihadul Haque
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I've never had feijoas before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and unique.


ABDULAZIZ A
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These feijoas were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.