Brazilian Black Bean Puree (Tutu a Mineira)

This Brazilian Black Bean Puree, Tutu a Mineira, is Brazilian comfort food that is rich, hearty, and full of smoky, garlicky flavor. Made with blended black beans, crispy bacon, and farinha de mandioca (Brazilian cassava flour), this recipe is thick, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. It’s the perfect way to turn leftover beans into something even more delicious, whether as a side dish or a meal on its own.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup of leftover beans, cooked and seasoned (heaping cup) (make sure there is at least 1/2 cup of liquid)
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 thick slice of bacon, diced (approximately 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
• 2 tablespoons of Brazilian cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
• salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add your leftover beans to a food processor and pulse until smooth, and set aside.
2. 2In a medium pan over medium heat, drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil.
3. 3Add in the diced bacon and fry until crispy.
4. 4When the bacon is crispy, scoop it out of the pan using a slotted spoon and place it into a plate lined with paper towels and set it aside.
5. 5Add the diced onions to the pan with the bacon fat and sauté until translucent.
6. 6Next add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
7. 7Add the beans to the pan and stir to combine.
8. 8When the beans start to simmer, slowly sprinkle the Brazilian cassava flour and stir over low heat until it thickens into a soft puree consistency.
9. 9Serve drizzled with olive oil and the crispy bacon. You can also add a splash of your favorite vinegary hot sauce!
10. 10--- Additional serving suggestions for the ultimate Brazilian Tutu de Feijão experience: ---
11. 11Brazilian White Rice
12. 12Brazilian Collard Greens
13. 13Fried Sausage
14. 14Fried eggs