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Mashed Beans Ingredients

This bean dish is prepared Mineira,or in the style of cooking from Minas Gerais, a southeastern state of Brazil. It is usually served with collard greens and pork chops 3 c. canned beans* 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3/4 c. manioc flour salt and pepper to taste .

• Drain beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid.
• Place beans in a food processor or blender about 1/2 c. at a time, along with a little of their liquid. Process beans until smooth. Repeat with remaining beans
• In a wide, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent (clear). Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.**
• Reduce heat to low and carefully add mashed beans to pan. Slowly add manioc flour, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes longer, adding a bit more bean liquid if the mixture is too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• *Many kinds of beans work well for this recipe, including black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, and great northern beans.
• **For variety, some cooks like to sauté a chopped green pepper and chopped tomato with the onion. If you add these ingredients, saute the mixture for an extra minute or two before adding the garlic in Step 3.
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes
• Serves 4 to 6

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