Vegan "Lobster" Rolls

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

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

1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
1 stalk celery, minced
1/2 shallot, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 teaspoons capers
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 sandwich rolls, split
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.