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Savory Lion's Mane Crab Cakes served on a plate with fresh garnish

Savory Lion's Mane Crab Cakes

These plant-based crab cakes deliver a nostalgic crab flavor using lion's mane mushrooms, perfect for a quick dinner or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup lion’s mane mushrooms, finely chopped
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
  • ½ cup green onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (olive or coconut oil works well)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by preparing the lion's mane mushrooms; sauté them in a skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil until they're softened and golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms with breadcrumbs, green onions, vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well mixed.
  3. Form the mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve the crab cakes as appetizers with a zesty dipping sauce or as the main dish alongside roasted vegetables or a quinoa salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Customize crab cakes with your favorite herbs like dill or cilantro. For gluten-free, replace breadcrumbs with ground oats or almond flour. Experiment with different dipping sauces such as spicy aioli or classic tartar sauce.

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