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

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
6
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Recipe serves 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
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced red onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cashews, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually add the cassava flour to the skillet.
- 5
Stir constantly for 5-8 minutes to toast the flour evenly; it should turn a light golden brown and smell nutty.
- 6
Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano while stirring.
- 7
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the fresh parsley and scallions to preserve their color.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side to beans, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
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