Crispy Fabcakes
with Fresh Herb Salad & Creamy Lemon-Dijon Dressing
Heart of palm is a succulent vegetable harvested from the inner core of palm trees, typically packed in salt water. Its tender yet firm texture and briny flavor make it the perfect stand-in for crustacean meat such as crab or lobster. These hearty "fabcakes" are high in protein and fiber, thanks to the hearts of palm and chickpeas.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 radish, trimmed and halved
- 1 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (divided)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo (divided)
- 6 oz organic chickpeas
- 14 oz hearts of palm, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, trimmed, deseeded and roughly chopped
- 1 tsp bay seasoning blend
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (divided)
- 2 oz baby arugula
- 0.25 oz dill, fronds picked
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine carrot, radish, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on baking sheet and toss to coat. Roast until vegetables are tender and browned, 18 to 20 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil)
Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, just half the Dijon, just 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in large bowl. (4 serving meal: use ¼ cup mayo, 2 tbsp vegetable oil)
Combine remaining Dijon, remaining mayo, chickpeas, hearts of palm, jalapeño, bay seasoning, just ½ cup breadcrumbs, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in food processor. Pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped and well combined, 5 to 8 pulses. Form fabcake mixture into 6 patties, each about 2 inches wide. Transfer remaining breadcrumbs to plate and gently press fabcake patties into breadcrumbs, coating both sides. (4-serving meal: use 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper) (TIP: Wash your hands and cutting board well after handling the jalapeño.)
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breaded fabcakes and cook until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and season to taste with salt. (4-serving meal: use ¼ cup vegetable oil) (TIP: Add more oil as needed to crisp the fabcakes.)
Divide arugula and dill between bowls. Top fresh herb salad with roasted vegetables and crispy fabcakes. Serve with creamy lemon-Dijon dressing and lemon wedges. Tuck in!