Vegan Seafood Fattoush

Vegan Seafood Fattoush is a delightful twist on the classic Lebanese salad, featuring plant-based seafood alternatives that mimic the flavors of the sea. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing come together for a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Aquafaba - 3 tablespoons
• Seaweed flakes (dulse or nori) - 1 teaspoon
• Vegan shrimp (or chickpea-based seafood alternative) - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lettuce (romaine or arugula) - 2 cups, torn
• Pita bread - 1 small, toasted and broken into pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Sumac - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the aquafaba and seaweed flakes to create a seafood-like marinade for the vegan shrimp. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber and tomato, slicing the radishes, and chopping the green onions, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the marinated vegan shrimp, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
5. Add the sautéed vegan shrimp to the vegetable mixture.
6. Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Finally, top the salad with the toasted pita pieces and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed, promoting heart health.

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