Mediterranean Brisket

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Mediterranean Brisket
365 min.
6
551kcal

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Imagine the warmth of Mediterranean flavors wafting through your kitchen as you prepare a delightful Mediterranean Brisket that is not only satisfying but also caters to vegetarian and vegan diets! This recipe is a perfect union of succulent ingredients that come together to create a dish bursting with rich flavors and culinary traditions.

The heart of this dish lies in the tender brisket that is slow-cooked to perfection, melding beautifully with the vibrant notes of diced tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and the robust kick of kalamata olives. Every bite promises an explosion of taste brought together by a splash of dry red wine and aromatic rosemary. The magic of cooking low and slow ensures that the meat becomes fork-tender while allowing the ingredients to mingle and enhance each other.

This Mediterranean Brisket is not just a main course; it’s an experience to share with friends and family. Each serving, complemented by a generous drizzle of sauce, accentuates the deliciousness of plant-based cuisine while keeping the meal hearty and fulfilling. Whether it's for a cozy family dinner or a casual lunch, this dish will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests raving.

Embrace the art of slow cooking and treat yourself to this nourishing dish that celebrates flavors from the sun-soaked Mediterranean—it's bound to become a cherished favorite at your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced with juice canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry red
  • 2.5 lb flat-cut brisket fat trimmed
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • 0.3 cup kalamata black pitted chopped
  • servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes, wine, garlic, olives and rosemary in slow cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Sprinkle meat with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place brisket on top of tomato mixture and spoon half of tomato mixture over meat to cover. Cover slow cooker and cook on high until meat is fork-tender, 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Carefully transfer brisket to a cutting board, tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes. Skim excess fat from sauce and season with salt and pepper. Slice brisket against grain and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon some sauce over meat and sprinkle with parsley.
  5. Serve brisket with remaining sauce on side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein13.22%
Fat5.85%
Carbs80.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.17
Glycemic Load
98.32
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.783043493395%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.84mg
Malvidin
5.25mg
Peonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
1.54mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.21kcal
27.56%
Fat:3.43g
5.28%
Saturated Fat:0.47g
2.94%
Carbohydrates:106.95g
35.65%
Net Carbohydrates:102.47g
37.26%
Sugar:0.07g
0.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1324.62mg
57.59%
Alcohol:2.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.92%
100%
Protein:17.47g
34.94%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.63%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
34.12%
Vitamin B3:4.09mg
20.46%
Phosphorus:187.84mg
18.78%
Fiber:4.48g
17.93%
Calcium:172.11mg
17.21%
Copper:0.34mg
16.76%
Iron:2.77mg
15.39%
Magnesium:50.95mg
12.74%
Folate:46.7µg
11.67%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.02%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.85%
Vitamin K:11.08µg
10.55%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.7%
Potassium:243.78mg
6.97%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.92%
Vitamin C:1.67mg
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.95%
Vitamin A:86.12IU
1.72%
Source:My Recipes