Vegan Crab Cakes with hearts of palm and Artichoke

Prepare to wow your seafood-loving family and friends with these quick and simple vegan Maine artichoke crab cakes! In no time, you’ll be serving up a wonderful supper that is all plant-based, free of oil, nuts, and gluten.

Ingredients

For the Crab Cakes

1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm, drained and finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or a blend of celery salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and other spices)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

For the Sauce

1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon capers, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped hearts of palm, chopped artichoke hearts, breadcrumbs, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley and chopped green onions.
Form the mixture into about 8 equal-sized patties.
Place some extra breadcrumbs on a plate and coat each patty with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
While the crab cakes are cooking, prepare the sauce by whisking together the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped capers, chopped dill (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Serve the vegan crab cakes hot with the sauce on the side for dipping.