Acorda (The poor man’s dish)

Acorda is a traditional Portuguese dish that originated as a way to use stale bread and simple ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Acorda (The poor man’s dish)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 slice Bread
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 4 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a pot, bring water to a boil.
2. Add the garlic cloves, cilantro, and salt to the boiling water.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
5. Toast the bread slices.
6. Place the toasted bread slices in individual bowls.
7. Pour the hot garlic and cilantro broth over the bread slices.
8. Drizzle olive oil over each bowl.
9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.