Native to New England, Lobster Rolls are a traditional summer treat. Surprisingly, they are amazingly easy to veganise with the help of a few hearts of Palm. These little delights have a great flaky texture that’s just like seafood and what’s more, it’s so much cheaper than lobster!
Happy to be made in advance, this tasty sandwich is a perfect summer treat and will work well with your next picnic. Want to have these for a easy lunch in the sun? They pair well with a light salad or the more traditional accompaniment of fries. The whole family will love these.
- Makes: Serves 4
Ingredients
For the 'Lobster' Salad:
- 400g tin Hearts of Palm, Rinsed and drained well
- 1/2 Roasted Red Pepper, diced
- 4 Tbsp vegan Mayo
- 1 Sticks of Celery, finely diced
- 1/2 Small Red Onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Sheet of Nori, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp Chive, finely sliced
- 1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 Tbsp Ground bay Leaves
- 1/4 tsp Celery Salt
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 4 Gluten Free Rolls
- Melted vegan Butter (for brushing)
- Lettuce (optional)
- Sprinkle of Paprika
Directions
Roughly chop the hearts of palm into large, bit sized chunks. Irregular cuts will make the sandwich filling look more interesting but try to keep them even. Gently mix the hearts of palm with the rest of the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Makes sure that everything is well combined but don’t overmix and bruise the palm hearts. Cover and put to one side in the fridge and allow to marinade for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours.
When you’re ready to eat your sandwiches, brush the top and bottom of your rolls with butter and toast in a hot pan. If you’re able to find gluten free hot dog rolls or individual baguettes, split them down the middle before filling. Brush the inside with just a touch of the melted butter and layer in a handful of crunchy lettuce. Add in a heaping serving of your sandwich filling and finish with a sprinkle of paprika.
Serve on a hot summers day with friends, enjoy!
Notes
Allergy Notes; This recipe should be naturally vegan, nut free and gluten free. Keep an eye on your gluten free bread as some uses either dairy or egg in the mix. If soy is an allergen for you then watch out for it in both the vegan mayo and gluten free bread – you can get varieties without!
