Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers

[asaproque]

Hey there, food explorers! Get ready to experience the rich and hearty flavors of Brazil with these Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers. This fusion dish takes the iconic Brazilian feijoada—a hearty stew of beans, meats, and spices—and transforms it into a delightful stuffed pepper recipe. With tender black beans, savory sausage, aromatic spices, and gooey melted cheese, each bite is a celebration of Brazilian cuisine. Let's embark on a culinary journey and bring a taste of Brazil to your dinner table with these delicious stuffed peppers!

Ingredients:

For the Feijoada Filling:

• 1 cup black beans, cooked (canned beans can be used)
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)

For the Bell Peppers:

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the diced smoked sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomato, cooked black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked rice and shredded cheese until well combined.
7. Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle the inside of each pepper with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8. Spoon the feijoada filling into each bell pepper half, packing it in tightly.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Serve your Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers hot, and enjoy the hearty flavors of Brazil in every bite!

With their tender bell peppers stuffed with savory feijoada filling and melted cheese, these Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers are sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Brazil. Whether you're a fan of Brazilian cuisine or simply looking to try something new, these stuffed peppers are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So grab a fork and dig into a taste of Brazil tonight!

 

[lizasoberan]

Hey there, food explorers! Get ready to experience the rich and hearty flavors of Brazil with these Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers. This fusion dish takes the iconic Brazilian feijoada—a hearty stew of beans, meats, and spices—and transforms it into a delightful stuffed pepper recipe. With tender black beans, savory sausage, aromatic spices, and gooey melted cheese, each bite is a celebration of Brazilian cuisine. Let's embark on a culinary journey and bring a taste of Brazil to your dinner table with these delicious stuffed peppers!
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Ingredients:

For the Feijoada Filling:

• 1 cup black beans, cooked (canned beans can be used)
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)

For the Bell Peppers:

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the diced smoked sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomato, cooked black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked rice and shredded cheese until well combined.
7. Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle the inside of each pepper with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8. Spoon the feijoada filling into each bell pepper half, packing it in tightly.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Serve your Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers hot, and enjoy the hearty flavors of Brazil in every bite!

With their tender bell peppers stuffed with savory feijoada filling and melted cheese, these Brazilian-Inspired Feijoada Stuffed Bell Peppers are sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Brazil. Whether you're a fan of Brazilian cuisine or simply looking to try something new, these stuffed peppers are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So grab a fork and dig into a taste of Brazil tonight!

I think that sounds delicious! Combining the flavors of feijoada with bell peppers is such a creative twist! Can't wait to give it a try!

 

[ReeseTaki]

Wow, your Brazilian-inspired feijoada stuffed bell peppers sound like a flavor explosion! I love the fusion of feijoada flavors with the vibrant bell peppers. Can't wait to try this creative twist on a classic dish! Thanks for sharing!