Vegan "Crab" Cakes
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Crispy pan-fried cakes made from chickpeas and artichokes with fresh dill and smoked paprika. Serve with lemon and tzatziki for a seafood-free take on a classic appetizer or light meal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained liquid reserved and chickpeas rinsed
- 2 (14-ounce) artichoke hearts (quartered), drained
- 3/4 cup plain panko ((or plain breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs))
- 1/2 cup minced scallions ((about 2 large scallions))
- 1/3 cup minced celery ((about 1 large stalk))
- 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper ((about 1 medium pepper, or from a drained jar))
- 3 tablespoons reserved chickpea water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper ((or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes))
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain panko or plain breadcrumbs
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil, (for frying)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- 2 cups vegan Tzatziki ((homemade or store-bought), for dipping)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 35m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 598mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 179mg
- Calcium
- 116mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 35M
- SODIUM
- 598MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.