Description
Savor the perfect blend of flavors in our Vegan Fillet O Fish Sandwich that will transport you back to the nostalgic days of McDonald’s, but with a plant-based twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas (from can), drained and rinsed (save the liquid) *
- 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] hearts of palm, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard *
- ½ cup panko *
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon aquafaba (liquid from can of chickpeas) *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ + 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (+/-) *
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch black pepper (+/-)
Crumb Coating Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (+/-) *
- 2/3 cup panko *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Optional Ingredients:
- Sprinkle to ¼ teaspoon dulse flakes (+/-) *
Serving Ideas:
- Burger buns or wraps
- Vegan Tartar Sauce
- Vegan American Cheese
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place all the Crumb Coating Ingredients into a bowl, mix well, then dump onto a plate, set aside.
- Drain the chickpeas into a strainer over a bowl to reserve the liquid (aquafaba), set aside. Rinse the chickpeas, then lay out on to paper towels to remove any excess water.
- Place the chickpeas onto a cutting board and chop thoroughly. Do not create mush. Place into a mixing bowl.
- Place the (drained) hearts of palm, then lay out onto paper towels to remove any excess water. Place a paper towel over top the hearts of palm and press down to release the water.
- Place the hearts of palm onto a cutting board and chop thoroughly. Do not create mush. The hearts of palm should look like flaked fish. Place into the mixing bowl with the chopped chickpeas.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Ingredients to the mixing bowl with the chopped hearts of palm and chickpeas. Mix until everything is well combined, evenly distributed, and the mixture sticks together easily. If the mixture does not hold its shape add 1 teaspoon of aquafaba until it does.
- Form a large ball, then divide into 4 (or 5) equal balls. Pick up each ball and shape with your hands to form a smooth ball, then flatten into about a ¾ inch thick patty and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all the patties are made. (See notes on formation). Note: If you wish, you can shape into squares to mimic McDonald’s Fillet o Fish.
- Pick up each patty (or square) and dip it briefly into the aquafaba, then place it onto the crumb coating plate, flip the patty over and along the sides to ensure the entire patty is evenly coated in the Crumb Coating mixture, then place back onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the other patties.
- Place the patties in a preheated 400 F oven (center rack) and bake for 20 minutes, then flip, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven (if adding the Vegan American Cheese – add at this time) and allow to sit for 4 minutes to set up before serving on your favorite burger bun (lettuce cup or wrap) with some Vegan Tartar Sauce or shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 4 or 5 patties