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Vegan Hearts of Palm Crab cakes

Vegan Hearts of Palm "Crab" Cakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet Optional, for baking alternative

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 14 oz hearts of palm, drained and shredded
  • 1 cup chickpeas mashed
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs plus extra for coating
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water flax egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Flax Egg

  1. In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal with water. Let sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.

Shred the Hearts of Palm

  1. Using your hands or a fork, shred the hearts of palm into small, flaky pieces.

Mash the Chickpeas

  1. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.

Mix the Ingredients

  1. Add the shredded hearts of palm, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, vegan Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Stir to combine.
    mixing bowl filled with mashed chickpeas

Add Binders and Herbs

  1. Mix in the flax egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, and green onion until well combined.

Form the Cakes

  1. Using your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Coat each cake lightly with additional breadcrumbs.

Cook the Cakes

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the cakes for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
    golden-brown vegan crab cakes sizzling in hot oil

Alternative Baking Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place cakes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve

  1. Enjoy warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon and your favorite vegan tartar sauce or remoulade.