
Certainly! I’ll rewrite the Crab Cake Egg Rolls recipe to be vegan and provide the nutritional information. Here’s the updated version:
Vegan Crab Cake Egg Rolls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 egg rolls
Ingredients
- Crab Filling:
- 3 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp vegan sour cream
- 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup hearts of palm, chopped (to mimic crab texture)
- For Assembly:
- 16 egg roll wrappers (ensure they are vegan; many are, but check ingredients)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for egg wash substitute)
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For Garnish:
- Sliced scallions
- For the Sriracha Aioli:
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: Beat the vegan cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, vegan Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and white pepper until combined. Fold in the vegan shredded cheese and chopped hearts of palm.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Place about 1/2 cup of the filling into the center of each egg roll wrapper. Brush the edges with the cornstarch mixture and fold up into a tight roll, using more cornstarch mixture to seal each one closed.
- Freeze the Egg Rolls: Place the assembled egg rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Working in batches, fry the frozen egg rolls for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make the Aioli: Whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, Old Bay seasoning, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Garnish the hot egg rolls with sliced scallions and serve immediately with sriracha aioli for dipping.
Nutrition Information (per egg roll):
- Calories: 118
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 7g
Enjoy your vegan crab cake egg rolls! They offer all the delicious flavors of traditional crab cakes in a plant-based, crispy form.