Hearts of Baltimore Crab CakesIn this recipe for Hearts of Baltimore Crab Cakes from The Lusty Vegan by Ayindé Howell and Zoë Eisenberg, Chef Ayindé set about creating a vegan recipe for crab cakes using hearts of palm and traditional seasonings. They’re made gluten-free and paired with a garlicky dill aïoli. Use a soy-free mayo to make this soy-free.

 

Hearts of Baltimore Crab Cakes

Prep time 10 minutes, Cook time 10 minutes, Serves 2

Ingredients:

GARLICKY DILL AÏOLI

  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

CRAB CAKES

  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil, divided, plus more for frying
  • 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, (not packed in sugar), roughly chopped to the consistency of crab meat
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise

BREADING

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs, or more
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

 

Preparation

  1. Garlicky Dill Aïoli: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste. Set in the fridge to keep cool.
  1. Crab Cakes: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hearts of palm and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until golden brown on all sides. Set aside to cool. Add the celery and peppers and mix well.
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over medium-heat heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  1. Remove from the heat, add to the hearts of palm, and mix well. Add the Old Bay seasoning, cornstarch, and mayo.
  1. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside to cool to room temperature, then shape the mixture into four round patties.
  1. Breading: In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Old Bay seasoning, stirring to mix. Coat the patties with the breadcrumb mixture and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  1. Heat about 3 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium- high heat until hot and shimmering. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 2 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot, topped with the aïoli, with lemon wedges on the side.

 

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From The Lusty Vegan © 2014 by Ayinde Howell and Zoe Eisenberg. Used with permission from Vegan Heritage Press.