Vegan Crabless Cake Sandwich

🌱 Vegan “Crab” Cake Sandwich (Hearts of Palm)

Makes: 4 patties
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

🥣 Ingredients

For the Vegan Crab Cakes

• 1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm, drained and patted dry

• ¼ cup finely diced bell pepper (any color)

• ¼ cup finely diced onion

• 1 tablespoon chopped capers

• ¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

• ½ teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs

• 3–4 tablespoons Just Egg (start with 3 tbsp; add the 4th if mixture seems dry)

For Frying

• 2–3 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, or avocado)

For the Sandwich (optional but recommended)

• Toasted buns

• Lettuce

• Sliced tomato

• Vegan tartar sauce or spicy mayo

👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the hearts of palm:
   Shred the hearts of palm using your fingers or two forks until it resembles crab meat.

2. Mix the vegetables:
   In a bowl, add the shredded hearts of palm, diced bell pepper, diced onion, and chopped capers.

3. Season the mixture:
   Add Old Bay, Tony’s, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Add binder + breadcrumbs:

   • Pour in 3 tablespoons Just Egg and mix.

   • Add ⅓ cup breadcrumbs.

   • If the mixture feels too wet → add 1–2 more tablespoons breadcrumbs.

   • If it feels dry → add the optional 1 tablespoon of Just Egg.

5. Form patties:
   Shape into 4 evenly sized patties.

6. Cook:
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

7. Assemble the sandwich:
   Layer bun + sauce + patty + lettuce + tomato. Serve warm.

✨ Notes

• You can bake them at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Add nori flakes for extra “seafood” flavor if you ever want a more oceanic taste.