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( Tutu à Mineira )
Mashed Beans
( Tutu à Mineira )
This bean dish is prepared “à Mineira” or in the style of cooking from Minas Gerais, a South-eastern state of Brazil. It is usually served with collard greens and pork chops.
Ingredients
3 cups canned beans*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
¾ cup manioc flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Details
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Method
Drain beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid.
Place beans in a food processor or blender about ½ cup at a time, along with a little of their liquid. Process beans until smooth. Repeat with remaining beans.
In a wide, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent (clear). Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.**
Reduce heat to low and carefully add mashed beans to pan. Slowly add manioc flour, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes longer, adding a bit more bean liquid if the mixture is too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
*Many kinds of beans work well for this recipe, including black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans and great northern beans.
**For variety, some Chef’s like to sauté a chopped green pepper and chopped tomato with the onion. If you add these ingredients, sauté the mixture for an extra minute or two before adding the garlic in Step 3.
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