Find out how to prepare delicious versions of this typical dish without using ingredients of animal origin
Authentically national, moqueca is a dish with indigenous, African and Portuguese influences. Derived from an indigenous delicacy called “pokeka”, this meal is typically prepared with fish; however, because it is versatile, it allows for delicious combinations and variations, especially for vegetarians. With creativity it is possible to prepare it without ingredients of animal origin and maintain the unique flavor of this traditional Brazilian recipe.
Check out the 5 delicious and easy to make vegetarian moqueca recipes below to try new flavors!
Plantain moqueca
Ingredients
- 6 plane trees cut into slices
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 onions cut into rings
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tomatoes deseeded and cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon palm oil
- Salt, olive oil and chopped coriander to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the peppers and tomato cubes and sauté until softened. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, add a little more olive oil and brown the plantain. Add the sautéed peppers, coconut milk, salt, coriander and palm oil. Cook for 20 minutes and then serve.
Grated green jackfruit moqueca
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and chopped green jackfruit
- 2 seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 1 red pepper cut into strips
- 1 onion cut into slices
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 cup of milk coconut
- 1 tablespoon palm oil
- 1 pinch of paprika
- Salt and chopped coriander to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, heat the palm oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic, onion and pepper until tender. Add the tomato and paprika, stirring until a thick sauce forms. Add the grated jackfruit, salt and coconut milk, mixing well. Cook for about 10 minutes to incorporate the flavors. Top with chopped coriander.
Palm heart moqueca
Ingredients
- 5 cups tomato sauce
- 300 g of heart of palm cut into slices
- 2 cups of green tea with olives
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 onions peeled and chopped
- 2 seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- Salt and chopped coriander to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the heart of palm, olives, chilli and tomato and mix well. Finally, add the coconut milk and tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Season with salt and sprinkle with coriander. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Pumpkin moqueca with cashews
Ingredients
- 500 g of pumpkin-cabotiá cut into cubes
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tomatoes deseeded and cut into cubes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons toasted and chopped cashews
- 1 tablespoon palm oil
- Salt, ground black pepper and chopped coriander to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, heat the palm oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown. Add the pepper and tomato and cook for a few minutes until a light sauce forms. Add the pumpkin, salt, black pepper and coconut milk and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft. Finish with cashews and coriander. Serve then.
Chickpea moqueca
Ingredients
- 2 cups of tea chickpea cooked
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and chopped coriander to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the tomato and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas, salt, coriander and coconut milk and cook for 8 minutes, after boiling. Finally add the palm oil and mix well. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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