Cocada de Coco Verde

Cocada de Coco Verde is a vibrant vegan dish inspired by Brazilian flavors, featuring tender green coconut meat and a medley of fresh vegetables. It's a refreshing and aromatic dish that delights the senses with its tropical essence.

Ingredients

• Green coconut meat - 200 grams
• Coconut water - 150 ml
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.
2. Add the coconut meat, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to the bowl.
3. Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
4. Drizzle the coconut water over the mixture and stir again to incorporate.
5. Let the mixture marinate for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
6. Serve the Cocada de Coco Verde in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in electrolytes and hydration from coconut water.
• High in fiber from vegetables, aiding digestion.

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