Crispy Cassava Flour Farofa with Fried Onions

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A golden, nutty side dish made from toasted cassava flour and caramelized onions, perfect for pairing with grilled meats. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cassava flour, yellow onion, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely dice 1 medium yellow onion. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until butter foams.
  2. Step 2: Add diced onion to skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Remove onion from skillet and set aside. Add 1 cup cassava flour to the same skillet over medium-low heat. Toast flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into the toasted flour. Immediately add caramelized onions, stirring until evenly distributed and coating the farofa. Cook for 1 minute more to meld flavors.

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