Hearts of Palm Cakes (Vegetarian Crab Cakes)

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Hearts of Palm Cakes are crunchy cakes made with hearts of palm, artichokes, garlic and panko served with a zesty garlic aioli.

Ingredients:
  • 14 oz reese hearts of palm drained, dried and chopped
  • 14 oz reese artichoke hearts drained, dried and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons italian parsley minced
  • 2 tablespoon dried onions
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • light extra virgin olive oil for frying
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • garlic aioli
  • lemon wedges
  • fresh bean sprouts
Directions:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for hearts of palm cakes, mixing well.
  2. In a shallow dish or pie plate, mix together ingredients for panko crust: panko bread crumbs, sea salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Divide hearts of palm cake mix into eighths, form into patties. Patties will be loose.
  4. Place in panko crust mix and pat on both sides. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet. Repeat with all.
  5. Freeze cakes for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Working in two batches, fry cakes in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
  8. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  9. Serve immediately with garlic aioli and lemon wedges.
  10. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!