Experience the MAGIC of HEARTS of Palm in These DELICIOUS Bahamian Crab Cakes!

fresh crab meat

🥗Healthier: canned crab meat

💰Cheaper: surimi

Canned crab is more accessible and surimi offers a budget-friendly alternative.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding, and aquafaba is often less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less sodium, while chili paste can be more affordable.

Toast 2 slices of bread and blend them to make breadcrumbs.

Shred hearts of palm with a fork until flaky.

Mix breadcrumbs and shredded hearts of palm in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of garbanzo beans to the mixture (optional).

Add 1 tablespoon of flax meal and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.

Season with Old Bay, cayenne pepper, kelp, and salt to taste.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of water from cooked beans to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet until hot.

Form the mixture into patties and fry in the skillet until golden brown.

If needed, transfer patties to the oven for 15-20 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

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