The dish looks vibrant on a deep, warm serving dish. The dark, almost ebony stew, generously speckled with colorful cubes of bell pepper, chunks of roasted plantains, and dark leafy greens. A garnish of bright orange slices and fresh herbs rest casually on the side, providing a burst of natural, lively color.

Vegan Feijoada with Roasted Plantain and Winter Greens

Name: Vegan Feijoada with Roasted Plantain and Winter Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: black beans, 1 cup soaked overnight and drained; ripe plantains, 2 peeled and cut into chunks; bell peppers (red and yellow), 2 diced; winter greens (kale or spinach), 1 cup chopped; onion, 1 finely chopped; garlic, 4 cloves minced; vegetable stock cube, 1 None; olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; cumin, 1 teaspoon None; salt and pepper, to taste None; orange, 1 sliced into thin rounds for garnish; fresh coriander leaves, Handful for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 90 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: December 18, 2025

For this special recipe, we're embracing the tropical allure of Brazilian cuisine and wrapping it lovingly in plant-based goodness. The stars of the dish are black beans and plantains, both traditional Brazilian staples. Black beans are a nutrient powerhouse packaging protein, fiber and antioxidants, while plantains add a delightful sweetness and are laden with potassium, fiber and vitamin C. We've brightened up these rich flavours with seasonal winter veggies, creating a feast for the senses!

Ingredients (for 2)

Black beans - 1 cup - soaked overnight and drained
Ripe plantains - 2 - peeled and cut into chunks
Bell peppers (red and yellow) - 2 - diced
Winter greens (kale or spinach) - 1 cup - chopped
Onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Vegetable stock cube - 1
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper - to taste
Orange - 1 - sliced into thin rounds for garnish
Fresh coriander leaves - Handful - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🍌

Preheat oven to 375°F for roasting the plantains.
Step 2 - ⏳🍌🔥

Place the chunks of plantains in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden and tender.
Step 3 - 🍳🧅🧄

Heat up olive oil in a large pan. Add onion and garlic and gently sauté them until they become soft.
Step 4 - 🍳🌶️⏲️

Stir in the diced bell peppers to the pan and cook for another minute.
Step 5 - 💦🍲🌡️

Scatter in cumin, soaked black beans, and a vegetable stock cube. Add 3 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6 - ⏳🔥🍲

Reduce heat and allow it to simmer, keeping it covered for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender and soft.
Step 7 - 🍲🥬⏰

Five minutes before serving, stir in the chopped winter greens.
Step 8 - 🍲🍊🌱

Serve the dish hot, with the tender roasted plantains on top. Garnish with thin orange slices and freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Additional

Feijoada is traditionally a meat-heavy Brazilian dish, but this vegan version proves that flavor has nothing to do with meat. For an added crunch and freshness, why not serve it with a raw kale salad doused with a citrusy vinaigrette? Kids can help by tearing up the greens and stirring the stew. Enjoy the colours and flavors of Brazil in the comfort of your own kitchen!