122 Brazilian Recipes
Browse 122 Brazilian recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit. Updated weekly.
Brazilian cuisine reflects three converging heritages: Indigenous ingredients and techniques, Portuguese colonial cooking, and the flavors brought by the African diaspora. Many iconic Brazilian dishes — including Quindim, Brigadeiro, and Moqueca de Camarão — have Portuguese or African culinary roots that were absorbed and transformed into something distinctly Brazilian over centuries. A recipe's multicultural origin does not make it less Brazilian; it reflects how the cuisine developed. Browse vegetarian or seafood filters if you need to narrow by diet.
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Quindim (Coconut and Egg Yolk Custard)
Quindim is a vibrantly yellow baked custard of Portuguese-African origin that has become a hallmark of Brazilian confectionery.
Grilled Coxinha de Frango with Spiced Cream Cheese Filling
Brazilian-style chicken croquettes with a creamy, spiced cream cheese filling, grilled for a smoky finish instead of fried.
Grilled Acarajé with Spicy Vatapá Sauce
Golden black-eyed pea fritters grilled to perfection and topped with creamy, spicy vatapá sauce, a classic Afro-Brazilian street food delight.
Pressure-Cooked Brazilian Black Beans with Smoked Pork
A hearty and flavorful black bean stew cooked in a pressure cooker with smoked pork, perfect served over white rice.
Oven-Baked Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) with Tapioca Flour
Light and chewy Brazilian cheese bread baked to golden perfection, made with tapioca flour and a blend of sharp cheeses.
Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Cloves
A simple Brazilian dessert of fresh pineapple marinated in cachaça spirit with warm spices, served chilled for a refreshing finish.
Slow-Simmered Feijoada with Orange and Tomato Salsa
A traditional Brazilian black bean and pork stew enriched with belly pork, served alongside a fresh orange and tomato salsa for a bright contrast.
Slow-Cooked Black Bean Stew with Dendê Oil and Collard Greens
A hearty Brazilian-inspired stew featuring black beans simmered with aromatic spices and enriched with palm oil, served with sautéed collard greens.
Citrus Ripple Caipirinha
A refreshing twist on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha, blending fresh lime with sweet passion fruit and a hint of sugarcane spirit.
Vinagrete with Fresh Tomatoes and Cilantro
A zesty Brazilian vinaigrette salad with diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, perfect as a fresh side or topping for grilled meats.
Coconut-Stewed Black Beans with Malagueta Pepper
Slow-cooked black beans enriched with creamy coconut milk and a fiery kick from malagueta — the classic Brazilian hot pepper.
Citrus and Cachaça Fizz
A refreshing, effervescent cocktail blending Brazilian cachaça with vibrant citrus and subtle sweetness for a tropical vibe.
Baked Moqueca-Style Fish with Coconut Milk and Dendê Oil
A fragrant Brazilian fish stew-inspired bake featuring white fish simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, bell peppers, and infused with palm oil.
Tropical Mango Caipirinha Twist
A tropical spin on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha featuring fresh mango and cachaça for a fruity, bright finish.
Citrus-Spiced Brazilian Caipirinha Twist
A vibrant take on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha, blending fresh lime with a hint of warming cinnamon and a touch of honey for depth.
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