Vegan Seafood Platter

This Vegan Seafood Platter is a delightful and fresh take on traditional Lebanese flavors, featuring plant-based alternatives that mimic the taste and texture of seafood. Perfect for sharing, it showcases a variety of colorful and flavorful components that are sure to impress.

Vegan Seafood Platter
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Lebanese
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • King oyster mushrooms - 200 grams
  • Nori seaweed sheets - 2 sheets
  • Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Avocado - 1 small, sliced
  • Tahini - 2 tablespoons
  • Water - 2 tablespoons (for tahini sauce)
  • Zaatar spice blend - 1 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Slice the king oyster mushrooms into thin strips to resemble seafood pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix the sliced mushrooms with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
  4. Spread the seasoned mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. While the mushrooms are roasting, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. On a serving platter, arrange the roasted mushrooms, cooked chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, and avocado slices creatively.
  7. Tear the nori sheets into large pieces and place them around the platter as a garnish.
  8. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the platter and sprinkle chopped parsley and zaatar spice blend on top.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Vegan Seafood Platter!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 14 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and herbs.
  • High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags

LebaneseVeganSeafood Dish