Cocada de Maracujá

Cocada de Maracujá is a vibrant Brazilian dish that infuses the tangy flavor of passion fruit with a coconut base, creating a delightful vegetarian seafood alternative. This dish is both refreshing and satisfying, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Shredded coconut - 200 grams
• Fresh passion fruit pulp - 100 grams
• Condensed milk - 100 ml
• Coconut milk - 50 ml
• Chopped cilantro - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, passion fruit pulp, condensed milk, coconut milk, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, pour the coconut and passion fruit mixture into the skillet.
3. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the skillet.
4. Season with black pepper to taste and remove from heat.
5. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before serving. You can serve it warm or chilled, garnished with additional cilantro and lime zest if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants from passion fruit that may help reduce inflammation.

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