LEGAL SPROUT Black Beans - 1 kg

Black beans are probably the most important ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, being consumed almost daily. Meals without beans and rice are rare in Brazil, regardless of family income. Black beans are the main ingredient in feijoada, the country's most famous dish. In addition to beans, traditional feijoada includes dried meat, smoked sausage, various types of pork, bay leaves, whole black pepper, garlic and onions. They come with rice, farofa (roasted and seasoned cassava flour), kale from Minas Gerais (or outside Brazil, cabbage or chard) and orange slices, as well as a spicy pepper sauce.