Nut-Free Brazilian Farofa
Transform your meals with this Nut-Free Brazilian Farofa, a savory and gluten-free side dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for complementing a variety of cuisines. This traditional Brazilian recipe uses golden, toasted cassava flour as its base, lending a satisfying crunch, while crispy bacon, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions infuse it with layers of delicious richness. A final touch of fresh parsley adds brightness and color, making it an irresistible accompaniment to feijoada, churrasco, or grilled meats. With a quick prep and cook time of just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make farofa is perfect for any weeknight dinner or festive occasion. Best of all, it’s entirely nut-free, making it a safe and mouthwatering choice for those with nut allergies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava flour
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely.
Once the butter has melted, slowly add the cassava flour to the skillet, stirring constantly to coat it with the fat and butter mixture.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring the flour until it turns golden brown and toasted, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Make sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.
Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet, mixing it well with the toasted cassava flour.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
Transfer the farofa to a serving dish and enjoy it as a side to your favorite Brazilian dishes such as feijoada or churrasco.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 486 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
