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Hearts of Palm Cakes Recipe

Hearts of Palm Cakes are crunchy cakes made with hearts of palm, artichokes, garlic and panko served with a zesty garlic aioli.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 cakes
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cakes:
  • 14 oz Reese Hearts of Palm drained, dried and chopped
  • 14 oz Reese Artichoke Hearts drained, dried and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian parsley minced
  • 2 tablespoon dried onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • light extra virgin olive oil for frying
For the Panko Crust:
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
For serving (optional):
  • Garlic Aioli
  • Lemon wedges
  • fresh bean sprouts

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for hearts of palm cakes, mixing well.
  2. In a shallow dish or pie plate, mix together ingredients for panko crust: panko bread crumbs, sea salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Divide hearts of palm cake mix into eighths, form into patties. Patties will be loose.
  4. Place in panko crust mix and pat on both sides. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet. Repeat with all.
  5. Freeze cakes for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Working in two batches, fry cakes in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
  8. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  9. Serve immediately with garlic aioli and lemon wedges.
  10. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • Notes: Using dried onions is important in this recipe because they help soak up some of the moisture from the cakes. If you were to use fresh, they would add moisture, making them even more challenging to keep together.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 642mg (27%) Potassium 949mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 560IU (11%) Vitamin C 15.6mg (17%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 642mg 27%
Potassium 949mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 560IU 11%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 17%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.