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Every Brazilian loves pão de queijo. It's a traditional snack originally from the state of Minas Gerais. When you travel, all the stops have pão de queijo, and there are even gourmet versions with fillings, pressed on the grill, and more. This recipe I'm sharing now is a vegan, gluten-free, and healthier version since it doesn't contain cheese. It's made with sweet potatoes, but roots like cassava or yams also work super well! You can always vary the seasonings in the dough. Rosemary and thyme are my go-to. The sweet potato version is my favorite. These images you're seeing were from a live session I did for Children's Day in Brazil, and it was a total success.
Sweet Potatoes, Tapioca starch
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Nuts
45 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
100g polvilho azedo (sour cassava starch)
150g polvilho doce (sweet cassava starch)
250g purple sweet potato, cooked and mashed
75ml extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste (I love using rosemary for a special touch)
Prepare the Sweet Potato:
Cook the sweet potato until tender. Reserve some of the cooking water. Mash the sweet potato with a fork.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the polvilho azedo, polvilho doce, salt, pepper, and your choice of seasonings.
Add the Olive Oil:
Gradually add the olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until you achieve a crumbly texture.
Incorporate the Sweet Potato:
Add the mashed sweet potato to the mixture. Use your hands to knead the dough. If the dough is too dry, add some of the reserved sweet potato cooking water a little at a time until the dough is pliable.
Form the Balls:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake:
Bake the pão de queijo for about 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and you see them puff up and become fluffy.
Serve:
Enjoy your Vegan Pão de Queijo warm. These can be frozen and baked later, making them a great snack to have ready for when friends or your kids' friends visit.
Tip: Reserve some of the sweet potato cooking water to adjust the dough consistency if needed.
Variation: Try adding different herbs or spices to the dough, like thyme or paprika, for different flavor profiles.
Calories: 50, Protein: 1g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fat: 2g
Vegan Pão de Queijo is a perfect snack for any time of the day. Serve them fresh out of the oven with your favorite vegan spread or enjoy them plain.
