
For other plant-based options, you can swap out the hearts of palm for diced jicama, chickpeas, or cooked corn. Plus, they have a neutral flavor, which does well to soak up the bold creole flavor in this recipe. Hearts of palm has a texture similar to crab meat. How to make a Plant-Based Vegan Crab Cakeįor a whole foods, plant-based version of crab cakes, we have to find a vegan substitute for seafood. For a salt-free blend, you can make your own batch. However, these pre-made spices may have a lot of salt. You can find pre-made creole seasoning mixes in the spice aisle (or sometimes near the meat and seafood counters) of most groceries. What’s in Creole seasoning?Ĭreole seasoning is a mix of spices that includes paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, and sometimes cayenne. Paprika, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper make a delicious base for adding spicy-savory flavor. My favorite version always add a spicy Creole theme. However, the basics are the same: crab meat, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and often some sort of aromatic vegetables (like onion or bell pepper). Recipes vary from New England to the Gulf. Traditional crab cakes are a classic dish served throughout the US. Or, enjoy for a tasty appetizer! What are in Traditional Crab Cakes? This makes the perfect spicy plant-based dinner. Creole flavors come from bell pepper, celery, garlic, paprika, and other key spices. These vegan creole crab cakes use Hearts of Palm and corn for a sweet-spicy base. Jump to Recipe Vegan Creole Crab Cakes with Hearts of Palm – Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe Easy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Crab Cakes
