Tutu de Feijão Mineiro com Couve (Creamy Mashed Bean Skillet with Garlic Greens) – Authentic Brazil Recipe
Classic Belo Horizonte comfort platter of velvety garlic beans and bright emerald collard ribbons.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Mashed black or pinto beans thickened with manioc/corn flour, Ribbons of garlic collard greens, Roasted tomatoes, Lots of fried garlic, Bay leaf
Ingredients for Tutu de Feijão Mineiro com Couve (Creamy Mashed Bean Skillet with Garlic Greens) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) mashed black or pinto beans thickened with manioc/corn flour, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ribbons of garlic collard greens, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of fried garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Brazil seasoning (bay leaf, cumin, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and lots of fried garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add mashed black or pinto beans thickened with manioc/corn flour and ribbons of garlic collard greens along with bay leaf, cumin, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with roasted tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.