Vegan Grilled Crab Sandwich

Savor the taste of the sea—cruelty-free—with this Vegan Grilled Crab Sandwich recipe! Flaky hearts of palm and protein-packed chickpeas are mashed into a texture that perfectly mimics tender crab meat, then brought to life with zesty lemon juice, creamy vegan mayo, and bold Old Bay seasoning. Layered with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and nestled between golden, buttery grilled bread, this sandwich is a plant-based masterpiece that’s crispy, satisfying, and bursting with coastal flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your vegan recipe arsenal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz) Canned hearts of palm
• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
• 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 stalk, finely chopped Celery stalk
• 2 stalks, finely sliced Green onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 slices Bread slices
• 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
• 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
• 1 large, sliced Tomato

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned hearts of palm and chickpeas thoroughly. Place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Use a fork or a potato masher to gently mash the hearts of palm and chickpeas until they break apart into flaky pieces, resembling crab meat.

Step 3

Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, chopped celery, sliced green onion, and black pepper to the mash. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning to suit your preference.

Step 5

Spread a generous amount of vegan butter on one side of each bread slice, making sure to cover the edges for even grilling.

Step 6

Turn the bread slices over and spread a layer of the crab mixture evenly on four of the unbuttered sides of the bread slices.

Step 7

Top the crab mixture with a couple of slices of tomato and a lettuce leaf for each sandwich.

Step 8

Cover each sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side out.

Step 9

Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

Step 10

Place the assembled sandwiches onto the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and crispy, pressing down slightly with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Step 11

Once grilled on both sides, remove the sandwiches from the skillet.

Step 12

Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1122.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1889.8

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.1g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 4371.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 59.2g
Protein 64.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595.0mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 2131.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 56.2%