14 feijoada recipes for a fancy Sunday lunch

Few dishes are “as Brazilian” as a good feijoada! In winter, it is widely consumed, especially in the Southeast of the country and in Rio de Janeiro. It is basically a black bean stew with various types of meat.

More than just a tasty dish, feijoada is a true tradition, very popular when it comes to gathering family and friends for delicious weekend lunches and even at some parties held during the coldest months of the year.

Usually served with white rice, farofa, braised cabbage and orange, feijoada tends to please most people, especially those who love meat.

However, those who don’t eat or enjoy a variety of meats don’t need to “stay out”: with all Brazilian originality, many variations of the traditional recipe have been created… even seafood! He doubts? Get inspired by the recipes below and gather all your family and friends to taste this delicious and complete dish!

1. Complete feijoada

It is a very complete feijoada, with everything that tradition dictates, that is: feijoada, rice, pepper sauce, farofa, cabbage and breaded banana. For a more than complete family lunch! Check out the full recipe here.

2. Simplified feijoada

It’s a simpler version of feijoada, which doesn’t take that long to prepare… Good choice for when you feel like eating feijoada in the middle of the week! Check out the full recipe.

3. Basic feijoada

A recipe that yields 10 servings. You will use black beans, salted pork ribs, jerky, paio, smoked pepperoni sausage, bacon, pork feet, onion, garlic, bay leaves and canola oil. Check out the full recipe here.

4. Perfect feijoada

This recipe serves about 12 people and is sure to please the whole family, as it is very complete. The tip, of course, is to serve it with a delicious cabbage, in addition to farofa and orange slices. Check out the full recipe.

5. Feijoada carioca

Like most feijoada recipes, this one is not difficult and just requires that you start well beforehand. You can use jerky, pepperoni sausage, bacon, ribs and whatever else you want! Learn in detail at this link.

6. Feijoada with pork feet and tail

The yield is for 12 people and you will use paios, pepperoni, bacon, pork loin, pork ribs, pork tail, pork feet, black beans, salt, bay leaves, parsley, garlic and onion. Check out the recipe here.

7. Feijoada with thick broth

With the broth very thick, the tip is to serve this feijoada also with a sauce of bean broth, pepper, tomato and lemon. To accompany, white rice, farofa, orange and sautéed cabbage with garlic and pepper. Check out the full recipe.

8. Feijoada light with vegetables

Can a feijoada be lighter? Yea! The secret lies in the choice of ingredients and side dishes. You can choose lean meats in addition to brown rice. You can also add vegetables to the beans, such as carrots, cabbage, chayote and pumpkin. See the preparation details for this version.

9. Light carioca feijoada

It is made with noble meats and without apparent fat… Without feet, ears and other parts of the animal. You will basically use fresh beef brisket, jerky, ham and bacon. The income is for 10 to 12 people. Check out the full recipe.

10. Feijoada with carioca beans

A way to vary the traditional feijoada (always made with black beans). In addition to the carioca beans, you will use feijoada kit, sausage sausage, bacon, bay leaf, onion and garlic. Check out the full recipe here.

11. Feijoada with seafood

Here the traditional dish of Brazilian cuisine gets a different touch. This feijoada is made with white beans and seafood, which makes the recipe lighter and, of course, very tasty. Check out the full recipe.

12. Shrimp feijoada with white beans

Another very alternative version of this popular recipe. Made with white beans, it’s simple to make, it’s super creamy and has an incredible flavor. It can be served with white rice or even alone! Learn the recipe.

13. Vegan feijoada

Check out a complete tutorial on how to prepare and serve a delicious vegan feijoada for the whole family and/or friends. It’s worth checking out the full recipe!

14. White chicken feijoada

An adaptation to change the classic feijoada. You will use onion, garlic, oil, white beans, chicken broth, chicken drumsticks, thin sausage, chicken breast, chicken sausage, cumin, black pepper, bay leaf, salt and parsley. Check out the full recipe.

Preparing a good feijoada is not as difficult as it seems, however, it requires patience! But it’s definitely worth it, after all, it’s a dish that, in addition to being delicious, is synonymous with unity and joy. So, choose your favorite recipe and gather family and friends for this delicious meal!