Vegan "Lobster" Rolls
Description
Roasted hearts of palm are tossed in a zesty blend and served on toasted bread for this vegan version of the classic New England lobster roll.
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
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1 stalk celery, minced
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1/2 shallot, minced
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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2 teaspoons capers
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
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1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
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2 sandwich rolls, split
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2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Pat hearts of palm dry and place in a medium bowl. Toss with avocado oil and coat with seafood seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking pan.
3
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4
Stir together vegan mayonnaise, celery, shallot, lemon zest, juice of 1/4 lemon, capers, dill, and sesame seeds in a large bowl until well combined; season with salt. Add roasted hearts of palm and toss to coat.
5
Brush the tops of sandwich rolls with olive oil. Toast in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
6
Add hearts of palm mixture evenly to each toasted roll to serve.