Vegan Mechoui

Vegan Mechoui is a vibrant Moroccan-inspired dish that captures the essence of traditional seafood flavors using plant-based ingredients. This dish features marinated jackfruit, artfully spiced and grilled, served with a zesty citrus sauce and a side of aromatic couscous.

Ingredients

• Young green jackfruit - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Couscous - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
2. Add the drained jackfruit to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the jackfruit is marinating, prepare the couscous. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. After the couscous has absorbed the broth, fluff it with a fork and mix in the chopped parsley, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion. Set aside.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the marinated jackfruit on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until nicely charred.
6. Remove the jackfruit from the grill and shred it with a fork to create a pulled texture.
7. Serve the grilled jackfruit on a plate alongside the couscous salad and garnish with sliced olives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 620 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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