Vegan Clam Chowder

This Vegan Clam Chowder offers a rich, creamy texture with a delightful umami flavor, making it a perfect comfort dish. Packed with hearty vegetables and plant-based alternatives, it’s a sustainable twist on a classic seafood favorite.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 200 grams, chopped
• Carrots - 100 grams, diced
• Celery - 100 grams, diced
• Potato - 150 grams, diced
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Nori seaweed - 1 sheet, crumbled
• Miso paste - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Chives - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
2. Add the diced carrots, celery, and potato to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the cauliflower, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth, then return it to the pot.
5. Add the coconut milk and crumbled nori to the pot. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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