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vegan crab cakes with horseradish

Savory Vegan Crab Cakes with Horseradish for A Flavorful Twist

Delicious vegan crab cakes with horseradish offer a guilt-free alternative to traditional seafood dishes, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 8 patties
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Tartar Sauce
  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish adjust to your heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice use fresh for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or dried dill in smaller amounts
For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts finely chopped
  • ¼ cup shallots finely diced, substitute with onions if needed
  • ½ cup celery finely diced
  • ¼ cup chickpea flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or mix paprika and celery salt
  • 1 cup multigrain breadcrumbs opt for gluten-free
  • ½ cup nondairy milk unsweetened plant milk
  • vegetable oil for frying, coconut or avocado oil can be used

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Slotted Spatula
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of vegan mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of chopped dill. Mix until smooth. Season with black pepper and refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts, ¼ cup of diced shallots, ½ cup of diced celery, juice of ½ lemon, and ¼ cup of chickpea flour. Add 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning and black pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to cover about ¼ inch deep. Check temperature at 350°F-360°F.
  4. Shape about ¼ cup of the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick and 3 inches wide. Make around 6 to 8 patties.
  5. Set up a breading station with chickpea flour, nondairy milk, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each patty in flour, dip in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry each patty for about 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 4 minutes.
  7. Remove cakes with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve hot with tartar sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These cakes are flexible for your dietary needs and perfect as an appetizer or light meal.

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