Slide Meals

4-day slide meal plan · Protein: black beans

Days: 4
Protein: black beans
Budget:

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Difficulty:

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Embark on a coastal Portuguese culinary adventure with black beans, olive oil, garlic, and piri-piri spice leading the way.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Feijoada à Portuguesa

• Day 2: Black Bean and Chorizo Stuffed Peppers

• Day 3: Portuguese Black Bean Stew with Kale

• Day 4: Portuguese Bean Toast

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Feijoada à Portuguesa

Ingredients

Main

• 2 cans black beans

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 pound chorizo, sliced

• 1 tbsp piri-piri sauce

• salt to taste

• black pepper to taste

Side

• 2 cups rice

• 4 cups water

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook until softened.

2. Add tomatoes and chorizo, cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add black beans, piri-piri sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Cook rice according to package instructions.

5. Reserve 1/3 of the bean mixture for the next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A classic dish that brings together the rich flavors of Portugal.

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Day 2: Black Bean and Chorizo Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

Main

• 1 red bell pepper, halved

• 1/3 reserved black bean mixture

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup rice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Stuff bell pepper halves with reserved black bean mixture and rice.

3. Place peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

Cook’s Notes:

A savory and satisfying meal using leftovers creatively.

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Day 3: Portuguese Black Bean Stew with Kale

Ingredients

Main

• 2 cans black beans

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 1 potato, diced

• 1 bunch kale, chopped

• 1 tbsp piri-piri sauce

• salt to taste

• black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add onion and garlic; cook until softened.

2. Add tomatoes and potato, cook for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in black beans, kale, piri-piri sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer for 30 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

A hearty yet healthy stew, perfect for a cozy evening.

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Day 4: Portuguese Bean Toast

Ingredients

Main

• 1 loaf bread, sliced

• 1 stick butter, softened

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1/3 reserved black bean stew

• fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Toast bread slices to your preference.

2. Spread butter on each slice.

3. Top with warmed black bean stew and a squeeze of lemon juice.

4. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cook’s Notes:

A simple yet delicious way to finish off the week with a Portuguese twist.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• black beans — 4 cans

• olive oil — 1 cup

• garlic — 2 heads

• onion — 3 large

• red bell pepper — 2 large

• tomato — 6 large

• lemon — 2 large

• fresh parsley — 1 bunch

• piri-piri sauce — 1 bottle

• rice — 4 cups

• chorizo — 1 pound

• potatoes — 4 large

• kale — 1 bunch

• bread — 1 loaf

• butter — 1 stick

• salt — to taste

• black pepper — to taste

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Final Notes

Enjoy this journey through the vibrant flavors of Portuguese coastal cuisine, celebrating humble black beans.