Vegan Crab Cakes With Hearts Of Palm
If you're looking for a delicious vegan alternative to traditional crab cakes, look no further than hearts of palm. Hearts of palm are a vegetable that comes from the inner core of certain species of palm trees. When cooked, they have a texture that is remarkably similar to crab meat, making them the perfect ingredient for vegan crab cakes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of hearts of palm, drained and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups of panko bread crumbs, divided
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped hearts of palm, red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Add to the hearts of palm mixture and stir to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties and coat each patty in the remaining panko bread crumbs.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the vegan crab cakes hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.
These vegan crab cakes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional crab cakes. They are packed with flavor and are surprisingly easy to make. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or main dish. Enjoy!
