19 Brazilian Recipes
Browse 19 curated Brazilian recipes with step-by-step instructions, calorie counts, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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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Shop these Brazilian recipes on Instacart →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.
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.
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.
Fried Acarajé with Spicy Shrimp Vatapá Filling
Golden fritters made from black-eyed pea dough, filled with creamy, spicy shrimp vatapá sauce—a street food specialty from Bahia.
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 — bringing an authentic tropical coastal depth to…
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.
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Brazilian Lime and Cilantro Sauce
Lightly pan-seared tilapia fillets topped with a zesty lime and fresh cilantro sauce, perfect for a quick Brazilian-style seafood meal.
Pão de Mel (Chocolate-Coated Honey Spice Cakes)
Pão de Mel — literally "honey bread" — are tender spiced molasses cakes enrobed in a thick shell of dark or milk chocolate.
Coxinha (Shredded Chicken Fritters)
Brazil's most beloved street food — teardrop-shaped fritters with a golden wheat dough shell encasing creamy seasoned shredded chicken and cream cheese.
Classic Brazilian Brigadeiro (Chocolate Truffles)
The quintessential Brazilian confection — rich sweetened condensed milk cooked with cocoa until thick, then rolled into glossy truffles and coated in chocolate sprinkles.
Slow-Simmered Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Smoked Pork
A hearty Brazilian feijoada featuring black beans simmered slowly with smoked pork cuts and aromatics for a rich, soulful stew.
Baked Cassava Cake with Coconut and Brown Sugar Glaze
A traditional Brazilian dessert featuring grated cassava baked with coconut milk and topped with a rich brown sugar glaze.
Galinhada Chicken and Rice Simmered with Fresh Herbs
A comforting Brazilian one-pot dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with rice, tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a savory, aromatic meal.
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