Toasted Parmesan and Herb Farofa with Bacon Crumbles

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A traditional Brazilian toasted cassava flour side dish enriched with crispy bacon and fragrant fresh herbs. This Brazilian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cassava flour (farinha de mandioca), bacon, diced, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz diced bacon until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the bacon fat, then add 1 small finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, then stir in 1 1/2 cups cassava flour and toast, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, the cooked bacon crumbles, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Serve the farofa warm as a flavorful side dish to grilled meats or feijoada.

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