Kalamari Vegan

Kalamari Vegan is a delightful plant-based twist on the traditional Greek calamari, featuring tender, marinated mushrooms that are breaded and fried to perfection. This dish is served with a zesty lemon-dill dipping sauce, making it a perfect snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

• King oyster mushrooms - 200 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Plant-based milk - 100 milliliters
• Breadcrumbs - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 50 milliliters (for frying)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Clean the king oyster mushrooms and cut them into rings, resembling calamari.
2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, pour the plant-based milk.
4. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
5. Dip each mushroom ring first into the flour mixture, then into the plant-based milk, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
7. Fry the coated mushroom rings for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
8. For the dipping sauce, mix lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
9. Serve the fried mushroom rings hot with the lemon-dill dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and fat, making it a great snack option.
• Rich in fiber from mushrooms, promoting digestive health.

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