If you’re trying to eat a healthy, plant-based diet, you may be feeling a bit left out when it comes to popular seafood dishes. But fear not – there are plenty of delicious, vegan recipes out there that mimic the flavors and textures of fish.
Today, we’re featuring a vegan salmon recipe that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 small beet, grated
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons kelp flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
- In a food processor, combine the grated carrot, beet, and chickpeas. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the vegetable broth, olive oil, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, kelp flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and form the salmon mixture into four equal-sized patties. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon patties for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serving Suggestions
Vegan salmon is great served on a bed of rice or quinoa, with steamed vegetables on the side. You can also try it on a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayonnaise.
For a bit of extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of vegan tartar sauce.
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Variations
If you don’t have kelp flakes on hand, you can substitute with nori or dulse flakes. You can also add a bit of liquid smoke or vegan Worcestershire sauce for a deeper, smokier flavor.
If you’re not worried about keeping it vegan, you can use an egg replacer like aquafaba to help bind the mixture together.
Final Thoughts
Going vegan doesn’t mean giving up all your favorite flavors – it just means getting creative in the kitchen! If you’re missing the taste of seafood, give this vegan salmon recipe a try.
It’s healthy, tasty, and easy to customize to your liking.
