Baião de Dois (Brazilian Rice and Beans with Crispy Cheese)
Rice and black eyed beans cooked with smoky bacon, topped with golden fried cheese and fresh coriander. A north-eastern Brazilian favourite.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Fry the bacon in the olive oil in a large lidded pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until crisp and the fat has run. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
10 min - 2
Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the rice and stir for 1 minute until every grain is coated.
- 3
Pour in the water, add 1 level teaspoon of pepper and bring to the boil. Cover, turn the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes.
12 min - 4
Tip in the beans, cover again and cook for 5 minutes more until the rice is tender and the water has gone. Fork through gently.
5 min - 5
While it rests, melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan and fry the halloumi for 2 to 3 minutes each side until deep golden.
- 6
Fold the tomatoes, spring onions and half the coriander through the rice. Top with the halloumi and the rest of the coriander and serve with lime wedges.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.