Mock Crab Cakes Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Yield: Makes 10 cakes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Mock Crab Cakes, a delectable recipe crafted to perfection. Whether you’re exploring vegan cuisine or seeking a low-cholesterol alternative, these cakes promise to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 7 stalks of celery
- 3/4 cup carrot, diced
- 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 block (16 oz) firm tofu
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (divided)
- Seasoning (to taste)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
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Prepare Breadcrumbs: In a food processor or blender, blitz bread pieces until they transform into fine crumbs. Spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they become dry and golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside.
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Saute Vegetables: Brush a skillet with canola oil and sauté the celery, onion, carrot, green pepper, and parsley until they soften, which should take about 5 minutes. Once softened, remove from heat and set aside.
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Prepare Tofu Mixture: Pulse the tofu in a food processor until it achieves a consistency resembling cottage cheese, taking care not to over-puree it.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pulsed tofu, sautéed vegetable mixture, 1/2 cup of the toasted breadcrumbs, vegan mayonnaise, and your preferred seasoning. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
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Form Patties: Using approximately 1/3 cup of the mixture for each patty, shape the mixture into 10 patties, each about 3 inches across and 1/2 inch thick.
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Coat with Breadcrumbs: Coat each patty evenly with the remaining toasted breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well covered.
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Bake: Arrange the patties on a sprayed or nonstick baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Flip and Bake Again: Carefully turn the cakes over and return them to the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the second side is crisp and golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the Mock Crab Cakes from the oven. Serve them hot and enjoy the burst of flavors with each mouthful.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 29.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 3.6mg
- Sodium: 776mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 26.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 5.9g
- Protein: 10.4g
Indulge in these sensational Mock Crab Cakes, perfect for any occasion, and relish the delightful blend of flavors they offer. Enjoy the simplicity of preparation coupled with the satisfaction of a dish well-made.
