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Vegan Herb Toasted Farofa
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Vegan Herb Toasted Farofa

A crunchy, savory Brazilian side dish made from toasted cassava flour infused with aromatic herbs and olive oil.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mandioca flour (Cassava flour), toasted or raw
  • 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Red onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 stalks Fresh scallions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.33 cup Raw cashews, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced red onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cashews, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually add the cassava flour to the skillet.

  5. 5

    Stir constantly for 5-8 minutes to toast the flour evenly; it should turn a light golden brown and smell nutty.

  6. 6

    Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano while stirring.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and immediately stir in the fresh parsley and scallions to preserve their color.

  8. 8

    Serve warm or at room temperature as a side to beans, rice, or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

kcal

Protein

2

g

Carbs

32

g

Fat

9

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

1

g

Sodium

390

mg

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