Vegan Classic Beef Carpaccio
Transform your appetizer game with this stunning Vegan Classic Beef Carpaccio, a plant-based twist on the traditional Italian delicacy. In this recipe, tender roasted red beets take center stage, sliced wafer-thin to mimic the rich texture of beef carpaccio. Elevated by a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant thyme, each bite bursts with flavor. Topped with briny capers, toasted pine nuts, peppery arugula, and decadent vegan Parmesan, it’s both elegant and wholesome. Perfect for vegans and foodies alike, this vibrant dish makes a show-stopping starter that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it’s a healthy and creative way to bring bold flavors to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large red beets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the beets thoroughly, then wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Once the beets are done roasting, allow them to cool slightly, then carefully peel them. The skin should come off easily.
Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the beets as thinly as possible.
Arrange the beet slices in a single layer on a large platter or individual plates.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves to make a dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the sliced beets.
Sprinkle the capers over the beets, followed by a scattering of toasted pine nuts.
Garnish the dish with fresh arugula leaves and shavings of vegan Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light starter, and enjoy your vibrant and vegan-friendly creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4616 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2048 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
