Vegan Escargots de Mer

Vegan Escargots de Mer is a delightful plant-based twist on the classic French dish, featuring tender sea vegetables and a rich, garlicky herb butter. This dish captures the essence of the sea with a vegan flair, perfect for an elegant dinner.

Ingredients

• Seaweed (dulse or nori) - 50g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegan butter - 50g

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the chopped parsley and dill to the skillet, and cook for another minute.
4. Mix in the seaweed, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until well combined.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vegan butter until melted and evenly distributed.
6. Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until hot and slightly bubbly.
8. Serve warm with crusty bread or over a bed of sautéed greens.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed, which support heart health.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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