Name: Vegan Crab Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 oz canned garbanzo beans (, rinsed. *Save liquid); 28 oz cans hearts of palm (, rinsed, drained and cut in half lengthwise); 4 tbsp reserved garbanzo bean liquid; 0.25 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice (, more to taste); 1 tsp dijon mustard; 0.5 cup sliced green onion; 2 tsp kelp granules ( (*see note for sub)); 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1.5 tsp Old Bay Seasoning ( (or any seafood seasoning)); 0.5 tsp sea salt (, more to taste); 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 cup breadcrumbs ( (panko or regular) + more for breaded coating); 0.25 cup sunflower oil ( for pan-frying (divided)); null null vegan tartar sauce; null null lemon wedges; null null chopped green onions

Instructions

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1

In a food processor, pulse canned garbanzo beans (15 oz) and cans hearts of palm (28 oz) a few times until flaky. Do not over-pulse into a mush. Set aside.
2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk reserved garbanzo bean liquid (4 tbsp) until foamy. Add vegan mayonnaise (0.25 cup), vegan worcestershire sauce (1 tsp), lemon juice (1 tsp), dijon mustard (1 tsp), dried parsley (1 tbsp), Old Bay Seasoning (1.5 tsp), sea salt (0.5 tsp), and granulated garlic (1 tsp). Whisk well to combine.
3

Add breadcrumbs (1 cup), sliced green onion (0.5 cup), and the bean and heart of palm mixture to the bowl. Gently fold to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Freeze for mins (20) to firm up.
4

Place extra breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Form the chilled mixture into 0.25 cup balls, then flatten into patties. Coat each patty thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat for mins (2). Add sunflower oil (2 tbsp) and wait until hot and shimmery.
6

Pan-fry 4-5 patties at a time for [3-4 mins] per side, or until golden brown. Flip once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe the pan, add more oil, and repeat for remaining patties.
7

Serve hot with [vegan tartar sauce], [lemon wedges], and [chopped green onions]. Enjoy!