Baião de Dois (Brazilian Rice and Bean Casserole)
A comforting one‑pot dish of rice, black beans, cheese and sausage, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
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Step 1 of 6
Heat the oil in a large heavy‑bottomed pot over medium heat, add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2 of 6
Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
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Step 3 of 6
Add the sliced linguiça and brown it for 3–4 minutes, then sprinkle in the soaked beans and bay leaf, stirring to combine.
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Step 4 of 6
Pour in the water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
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Step 5 of 6
Add the rinsed rice, season with salt and pepper, and continue simmering, covered, for another 15 minutes or until the rice and beans are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Step 6 of 6
Fold in the cubed cheese, letting it melt into the mixture for 2 minutes; remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes from the kitchen
If queijo coalho is unavailable, substitute with firm mozzarella or paneer. Leftovers reheat well, adding a splash of water to restore moisture.
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