Vegan Brazilian Farofa
Discover the vibrant flavors of **Vegan Brazilian Farofa**, a plant-based twist on Brazil's beloved side dish. Crafted with nutty cassava flour and a medley of colorful vegetables like grated carrot and diced red bell pepper, this recipe brings a delightful crunch and rich, smoky undertones from smoked paprika. The flour is toasted to golden perfection, creating a crispy texture that's the hallmark of farofa, while fresh parsley and green onions add a refreshing finish. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with hearty mains or can be served as a standalone delight. Perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets, this recipe is sure to elevate your dinner table with authentic Brazilian flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cassava flour
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 1 small, diced Red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 stalks, sliced Green onions
- 30 grams, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely chopped onion and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the grated carrot and diced red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle in the cassava flour, stirring well to coat all vegetables evenly and ensuring there are no lumps.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, continuing to stir as the cassava flour begins to toast.
Keep stirring the mixture frequently to prevent the cassava flour from burning, for about 10 minutes, until the flour turns golden and crispy.
Once the farofa is toasted to your liking, remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
Adjust seasoning if needed, serve warm as a side to accompany your favorite main dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2459 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.6 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1580 mg | 34% | |
*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.
