Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives

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Crispy cassava flour sautéed with smoked bacon and fresh chives for a classic Brazilian side dish. This brazilian ready in about 15 minutes pairs cassava flour, butter, smoked bacon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 4 slices smoked bacon finely, then melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon fat behind.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups cassava flour to the skillet with the bacon fat and stir constantly over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the cooked bacon, 1/4 cup finely chopped chives, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined and heated through.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cassava flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Smoked Bacon Farofa with Chives?

Brazilian brazilian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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