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40 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 2.

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Empada de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Hand Pie) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Empada de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Hand Pie)

Buttery, flaky individual pies filled with saucy shredded chicken, olives, and hearts of palm — a party-table favorite.

90 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Bolo de Rolo (Brazilian Rolled Guava Cake) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bolo de Rolo (Brazilian Rolled Guava Cake)

A striking swirled sponge cake from Pernambuco, paper-thin layers of butter cake rolled tightly around a ribbon of guava paste.

75 min Serves 10
Egg Dairy Wheat
Mandioca Frita (Fried Cassava) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mandioca Frita (Fried Cassava)

Golden, crackly-crisp fried cassava sticks with a fluffy interior, a beloved bar snack that outshines the potato fry.

45 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Tapioca Recheada (Stuffed Tapioca Crepe) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tapioca Recheada (Stuffed Tapioca Crepe)

A naturally gluten-free crepe made from hydrated tapioca starch, griddled until it sets into a soft flatbread and folded around cheese and coconut.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Galinhada (Brazilian Chicken and Rice) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Galinhada (Brazilian Chicken and Rice)

A golden, turmeric-tinted one-pot rice studded with tender chicken thighs, tomatoes, and bell peppers, from the countryside kitchens of Minas Gerais.

55 min Serves 6
No listed common allergens
Baião de Dois (Rice and Beans with Cheese) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Baião de Dois (Rice and Beans with Cheese)

A Northeastern Brazilian classic pairing rice and black-eyed peas with salty coalho cheese and shredded carne de sol.

70 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Acarajé (Bahian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Acarajé (Bahian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters cooked in dendê palm oil, split open and stuffed with vatapá and dried shrimp — an Afro-Brazilian icon from Bahia.

90 min Serves 6
Seafood Shellfish Wheat
Carne de Panela (Brazilian Pot Roast) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Carne de Panela (Brazilian Pot Roast)

A homestyle Sunday pot roast, beef chuck braised low and slow with carrots and potatoes in a rich tomato and cachaça-spiked gravy.

165 min Serves 6
No listed common allergens
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

The ultimate Brazilian comfort food, this hearty and deeply savory stew simmers black beans with a variety of smoked and salted pork cuts until thick and rich.

30 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Linguiça Toscana na Brasa (Grilled Brazilian Pork Sausage) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Linguiça Toscana na Brasa (Grilled Brazilian Pork Sausage)

Juicy fresh pork sausage links grilled until the casing snaps, a churrasco table staple alongside grilled onions.

25 min Serves 6
Wheat
Coxinhas (Chicken Croquettes) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Coxinhas (Chicken Croquettes)

A popular Brazilian street food shaped like a little chicken drumstick, featuring a creamy, seasoned chicken filling encased in a savory dough, breaded, and deep-fried.

45 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Pastel de Carne (Fried Beef Pastry) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pastel de Carne (Fried Beef Pastry)

Paper-thin fried pastry pockets stuffed with seasoned ground beef, olives, and egg — the star of Brazilian street fairs and food courts.

70 min Serves 6
Egg Wheat
Couve à Mineira (Sautéed Collard Greens) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Couve à Mineira (Sautéed Collard Greens)

Ribbons of collard greens flash-sautéed in garlic and olive oil, the classic bright, slightly bitter counterpoint to feijoada.

15 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Kibe (Brazilian Beef and Bulgur Croquettes) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kibe (Brazilian Beef and Bulgur Croquettes)

Torpedo-shaped fried croquettes of ground beef and bulgur wheat, spiced with mint and onion — a legacy of Brazil's Lebanese community.

55 min Serves 6
Wheat
Risole de Camarão (Shrimp Risole) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Risole de Camarão (Shrimp Risole)

Crescent-shaped breaded fritters filled with creamy shrimp and catupiry cheese, a crowd favorite at Brazilian birthday parties.

75 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Seafood +2
Bobó de Camarão (Brazilian Shrimp and Cassava Stew) — Brazilian recipe Brazilian Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bobó de Camarão (Brazilian Shrimp and Cassava Stew)

A rich Bahian stew of shrimp simmered in a creamy cassava purée colored with dendê palm oil and coconut milk, fragrant with cilantro.

55 min Serves 6
Seafood Shellfish