Vegan Farofa com Legumes
Farofa com Legumes is an essential staple on every Brazilian table — made from toasted cassava flour mixed with vegetables and seasonings, with a signature light, crunchy, nutty texture. This fully vegan version keeps all the traditional savoury flavour and satisfying crunch, with no animal fat or meat products. It pairs perfectly with feijoada, moqueca, rice, beans, or grilled dishes — adding texture and depth to any meal.
Shared by ferras
Time
17 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 250g toasted cassava flour (farinha de mandioca crua or torrada)
- 1 small onion, finely diced.. 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup diced carrot,, ½ cup chopped green beans
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (any colour)
- 2 tbsp dendê oil (palm oil) or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional, for extra richness)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika,, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté aromatics: Heat oil and vegan butter in a large pan over medium heat. Fry onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 2
Cook vegetables: Add carrot, green beans, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- 3
Toast & combine: Lower the heat, pour in the cassava flour gradually, stirring constantly for 4–5 minutes until evenly toasted and heated through.
- 4
Season: Add salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh herbs. Stir well and taste — adjust seasoning to your preference.
- 5
Serve: Serve warm as a side dish alongside rice, beans, stews, or grilled dishes.